The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)

€ 40,000
BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 320i
€ 43,700
 VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat GTE
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 320i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
BMW 320i
VW Passat GTE
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
58.4
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
71.9 in
Width
72.1 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)
112.2
185.4
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
191.9
185.4 in
Length
191.9 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i
VW Passat GTE
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.27 %
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)

General

BMW 320i
VW Passat GTE
G20
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
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
221 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 320i
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE

Performance

BMW 320i
VW Passat GTE
146 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

▶ REPLAY
18.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
BMW 320i
18.7 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
168 mpg
BMW 320i
43 mpg
168 mpg
VW Passat GTE
36 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
667 mi
Range
2219 mi
BMW 320i
667 mi
2219 mi
VW Passat GTE
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
26.6 kWh
BMW 320i
104.1 kWh
26.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data