The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 35,400
€ 42,000
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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
71.3
80
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
110.6
182
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
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3609 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
8.67 %
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)
8-speed automatic 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 N20
Engine Series
N20-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
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
146 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.3 lb/hp
BMW 320i
18.21 lb/hp
19.3 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 320i
40 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
632 mi
Range
804 mi
BMW 320i
632 mi
804 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 320i
111.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1351 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
