The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19)

€ 34,300
BMW 320i (12 - 15) BMW 320i
€ 48,200
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,200

ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i (12 - 15)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 320i (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19)
109.7
187.7
182 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
BMW 320i (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.23 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19)

General

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
146 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
17.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
BMW 320i
17.97 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 320i
39 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
611 mi
Range
720 mi
BMW 320i
611 mi
720 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 320i
115.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data