The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
€ 36,800
€ 37,500
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 14.5 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 3.6 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
1434
1811
2031
1470
1820
2062
1811 mm
Width
1820 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1434 mm
Height
1470 mm
2810
4624
2712
4769
4624 mm
Length
4769 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
1490 kg
Kerb Weight
1650 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2210 kg
Weight Difference:
160 kg
9.7 %
General
BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
F30
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 320i
181 bhp
175 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320i
270 NM
380 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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8.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.43 kg/bhp
BMW 320i
8.23 kg/bhp
9.43 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 320i
42 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
56 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
548 mi
Range
754 mi
BMW 320i
548 mi
754 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 320i
128.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
560 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
