The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320si (06 - 07) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)

€ 33,000
BMW 320si (06 - 07) BMW 320si
€ 32,900
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 320si is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 320si
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320si (06 - 07)
71.5
78.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 320si (06 - 07)
108.7
178
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
178 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320si
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
BMW 320si (06 - 07)
Weight Difference:
448 lb
12.72 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)

General

BMW 320si
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 320si
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N45
Engine Series
N45-B20
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
171 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 320si
171 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320si
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

BMW 320si
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320si

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
BMW 320si
17.98 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320si
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 320si
26 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
18 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
440 mi
Range
912 mi
BMW 320si
440 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 320si
168.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320si
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1371 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data