The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

€ 37,900
BMW 320i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12) BMW 320i
€ 44,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,600

ⓘ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 15.1 cm shorter, 2.1 cm narrower and 4.2 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
1434
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12)
1811
2031
1476
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
1832
2083
1811 mm
Width
1832 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1434 mm
Height
1476 mm
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12)
2810
4624
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
2786
4775
4624 mm
Length
4775 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
1565 kg
Kerb Weight
1635 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2210 kg
BMW 320i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.28 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

General

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
F30
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 320i
181 bhp
187 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1900 rpm
BMW 320i
270 NM
400 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
143 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
8.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.74 kg/bhp
BMW 320i
8.65 kg/bhp
8.74 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
58 mpg
BMW 320i
44 mpg
58 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
34 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
837 mi
BMW 320i
583 mi
837 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 320i
121.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data