The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

€ 34,300
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 38,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 34,300
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 EfficientDynamics Edition is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF.
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
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 EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
182 in
Length
188 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.24 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

General

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
*DKZ*
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 5600 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
168 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
19.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
19.23 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
44 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
703 mi
Range
651 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
703 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
100.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data