The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d BluePerformance (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 35,500
€ 32,400
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320d BluePerformance is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 23.8 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
BMW 320d BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
1421
1817
1989
1470
1820
2062
1817 mm
Width
1820 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1421 mm
Height
1470 mm
2760
4531
2712
4769
4531 mm
Length
4769 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1517 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg
Weight Difference:
22 kg
1.45 %
General
BMW 320d BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
E90
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 320d BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 320d BluePerformance
181 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
380 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320d BluePerformance
380 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW 320d BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
BMW 320d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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8.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 kg/bhp
BMW 320d BluePerformance
8.26 kg/bhp
9.6 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 320d BluePerformance
60 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
48 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
61 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
807 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 320d BluePerformance
807 mi
621 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
132.6 kWh
BMW 320d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
