The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 35,400
BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12) BMW 320i
€ 35,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 320i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12)
71.3
80
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
106.8
187.8
182 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.1 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.64 lb/hp
BMW 320i
18.21 lb/hp
19.64 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 320i
40 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
836 mi
BMW 320i
632 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
107 kWh
BMW 320i
111.8 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data