The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 37,900
BMW 320i (15 - 18) BMW 320i
€ 42,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300

ⓘ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 (15 - 18)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (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 (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
182.4 in
Length
188 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
BMW 320i (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.52 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (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
Front-wheel drive
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 tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 320i
214 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
146 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 320i
43 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
32 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
912 mi
BMW 320i
678 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 320i
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data