The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)

€ 36,400
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 30,500
 VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion.
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
57.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.73 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)

General

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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 manual transmission

Engine

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
168 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

Performance

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.54 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
19.49 lb/hp
27.54 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
44 mpg
64 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
32 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
991 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
690 mi
991 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
76.1 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
102.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data