The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

€ 42,500
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 320i
€ 51,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500

ⓘ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 TDI SCR.
BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
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 Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
182.4 in
Length
188 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.24 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

General

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

Engine

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
143 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.09 lb/hp
BMW 320i
19.55 lb/hp
16.09 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 320i
41 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
654 mi
Range
720 mi
BMW 320i
654 mi
720 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
108 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 320i
108 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data