The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)

€ 37,900
BMW 320i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12) BMW 320i
€ 46,400
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400

ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT.
BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
182 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
BMW 320i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.09 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)

General

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
276 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.9 lb/hp
BMW 320i
19.06 lb/hp
12.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 320i
37 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
578 mi
BMW 320i
583 mi
578 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI 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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 320i
121.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data