The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)

€ 42,600
BMW 320d Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 320d
€ 32,000
 VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 320d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
56.8
Blueprint BMW 320d Steptronic (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
71.9 in
Width
72.1 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.8 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 320d Steptronic (19 - ..)
112.2
185.4
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
185.4 in
Length
187.7 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
BMW 320d Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.65 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)

General

BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
G20
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 320d
187 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320d
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
BMW 320d
18.04 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 320d
56 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
50 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
894 mi
BMW 320d
592 mi
894 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 320d
86.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data