The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
€ 31,700
€ 30,500
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion.
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.5
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
General
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 320i
168 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320i
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Performance
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.54 lb/hp
BMW 320i
19.36 lb/hp
27.54 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW 320i
36 mpg
64 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
26 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
602 mi
Range
991 mi
BMW 320i
602 mi
991 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
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).
76.1 kWh
BMW 320i
123.1 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
