The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 37,900
€ 32,000
€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 14.3 cm shorter, 2.1 cm narrower and 4.2 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1434
1811
2031
1476
1832
2083
1811 mm
Width
1832 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1434 mm
Height
1476 mm
2810
4624
2786
4767
4624 mm
Length
4767 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1565 kg
Kerb Weight
1459 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
106 kg
6.77 %
General
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
F30
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 320i
181 bhp
118 bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320i
270 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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8.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 kg/bhp
BMW 320i
8.65 kg/bhp
12.36 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
69 mpg
BMW 320i
44 mpg
69 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
61 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
583 mi
Range
894 mi
BMW 320i
583 mi
894 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 320i
121.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
104 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
541 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
