The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)

€ 40,000
BMW 320i Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 320i
€ 35,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TSI
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 320i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI.
BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 320i Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
BMW 320i Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.23 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)

General

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
F30
Generation
B7
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
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI

Performance

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
BMW 320i
18.57 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 320i
44 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
703 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW 320i
703 mi
565 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 320i
100.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data