The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Touring Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
€ 32,500
€ 45,200
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘ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
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.53 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-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 two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
148 hp
237 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
148 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.14 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
22.86 lb/hp
16.14 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
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
29 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
483 mi
Range
746 mi
BMW 320i Touring
483 mi
746 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
153.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 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
1268 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
