The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)

€ 35,400
BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12) BMW 320i
€ 38,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)
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 BMT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3415 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.48 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)

General

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
F30
Generation
B8
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 SCR BMT
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 BMT
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 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

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 320i
40 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 320i
111.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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