The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)
€ 34,300
€ 36,300
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition 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 EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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 EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.65 %
General
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
168 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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19.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
19.23 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
44 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
34 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
703 mi
Range
976 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
703 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
100.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
