The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Coupé Automatic (07 - 10) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 10)
€ 35,800
€ 33,200
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320i Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.6 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI.
BMW 320i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
54.9
70.2
78.1
55.8
73
82.3
70.2 in
Width
73 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
54.9 in
Height
55.8 in
108.7
180.3
106.7
188.9
180.3 in
Length
188.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.08 %
General
BMW 320i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
E92
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 320i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 320i Coupé
168 hp
138 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320i Coupé
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 320i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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19.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.92 lb/hp
BMW 320i Coupé
19.23 lb/hp
24.92 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 320i Coupé
35 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
575 mi
Range
725 mi
BMW 320i Coupé
575 mi
725 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 320i Coupé
128.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
