The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 328i (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 38,600
BMW 328i (12 - 15) BMW 328i
€ 36,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 328i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.3
Blueprint BMW 328i (12 - 15)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 328i (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
182 in
Length
188 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
BMW 328i (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.9 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 328i
242 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 328i
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 328i

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
13.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
BMW 328i
13.71 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 328i
37 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
28 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
917 mi
BMW 328i
583 mi
917 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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 328i
121.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data