The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
€ 28,800
€ 40,700
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320i 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
483 lb
13.57 %
General
BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 320i
148 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 320i
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
BMW 320i
20.78 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 320i
32 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
22 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
529 mi
Range
837 mi
BMW 320i
529 mi
837 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 320i
140.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1336 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
