The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 35,400
€ 38,600
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 14.3 cm shorter, 2.1 cm narrower and 4.7 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
1429
1811
2031
1476
1832
2083
1811 mm
Width
1832 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1429 mm
Height
1476 mm
2810
4624
2786
4767
4624 mm
Length
4767 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1549 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg
Weight Difference:
54 kg
3.49 %
General
BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
F30
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four petrol 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
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 320i
181 bhp
187 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1900 rpm
BMW 320i
270 NM
400 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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8.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.28 kg/bhp
BMW 320i
8.26 kg/bhp
8.28 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
63 mpg
BMW 320i
48 mpg
63 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
37 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
632 mi
Range
912 mi
BMW 320i
632 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
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
111.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
561 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
