The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d DPF (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19)
€ 32,700
€ 32,600
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320d DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR.
BMW 320d DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
55.9
71.5
78.3
58.1
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
108.7
178
109.7
187.7
178 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.66 %
General
BMW 320d DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
E90
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 DPF
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 320d DPF
175 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320d DPF
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 320d DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
143 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
BMW 320d DPF
18.96 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 320d DPF
49 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
39 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
790 mi
Range
917 mi
BMW 320d DPF
790 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 320d DPF
98.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
