The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)

€ 42,000
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 32,400
 VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat 1.8 TSI
€ 42,000
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 EfficientDynamics Edition is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
55.7
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.7 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.78 %
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)

General

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
161 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI

Performance

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
20.61 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
51 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
932 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
932 mi
621 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
132.6 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data