The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Touring (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 30,400
€ 35,900
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320i Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
55.8
71.5
78.3
59.7
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.8 in
Height
59.7 in
108.7
178
109.7
187.7
178 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.08 %
General
BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
E91
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
148 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
22.42 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
31 mpg
53 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
515 mi
Range
932 mi
BMW 320i Touring
515 mi
932 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
144 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
