The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i Touring xDrive (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

€ 38,500
BMW 320i Touring xDrive (13 - 15) BMW 320i Touring
€ 34,000
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 16) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000

ⓘ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 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i Touring xDrive (13 - 15)
71.3
80
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint BMW 320i Touring xDrive (13 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
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 TDI SCR BMT
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3596 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
BMW 320i Touring xDrive (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

General

BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
F31
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
181 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
199 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
140 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.3 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
19.86 lb/hp
24.3 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
35 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
35 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
26 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
548 mi
Range
892 mi
BMW 320i Touring
548 mi
892 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
128.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1299 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft