The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

€ 36,400
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 44,300
 VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat GTE
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat GTE
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
57.3
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
109.9
187.7
182 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat GTE
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
522 lb
13.75 %
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

General

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

Engine

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
168 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE

Performance

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat GTE
143 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

▶ REPLAY
19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
19.49 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
138 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
44 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
32 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
1827 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
690 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
102.4 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data