The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i Touring xDrive (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

€ 42,100
BMW 320i Touring xDrive (15 - 18) BMW 320i Touring
€ 45,200
 VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 42,100
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 13.4 cm shorter, 2.1 cm narrower and 8.2 cm lower than the VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
1434
Blueprint BMW 320i Touring xDrive (15 - 18)
1811
2031
1516
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
1832
2083
1811 mm
Width
1832 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1434 mm
Height
1516 mm
Blueprint BMW 320i Touring xDrive (15 - 18)
2810
4633
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
2786
4767
4633 mm
Length
4767 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
1675 kg
Kerb Weight
1735 kg
2175 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2310 kg
BMW 320i Touring xDrive (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
60 kg
3.46 %
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

General

BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
F31
Generation
B8
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
181 bhp
237 bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
270 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
270 NM
500 NM
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

107 m
0.000 sec

BMW 320i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

88 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.32 kg/bhp
BMW 320i Touring
9.25 kg/bhp
7.32 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
42 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
31 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
548 mi
Range
746 mi
BMW 320i Touring
548 mi
746 mi
VW Passat Variant 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
128.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
495 L
Boot Capacity
650 L
1500 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1780 L