The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 36,500
€ 34,300
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR.
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
56.3
71.3
80
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
110.6
182
109.7
188
182 in
Length
188 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
General
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 320d
181 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320d
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
146 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
BMW 320d
18.21 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 320d
52 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
41 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
787 mi
Range
853 mi
BMW 320d
787 mi
853 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
92.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
88.5 kWh
BMW 320d
92.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
