The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Touring Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 38,200
€ 39,500
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500
ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT.
BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
56.3
71.3
80
59.7
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
59.7 in
110.6
182
109.7
187.7
182 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.64 %
General
BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
F31
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
181 hp
217 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.75 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
19 lb/hp
15.75 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
39 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
611 mi
Range
641 mi
BMW 320i Touring
611 mi
641 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
115.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
