The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 33,800
€ 35,200
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 9.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI 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
178.4
109.7
187.7
178.4 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
General
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 320i
168 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 320i
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
BMW 320i
19.36 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 320i
35 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
575 mi
Range
695 mi
BMW 320i
575 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 320i
128.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
