The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 328i Touring Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 41,400
BMW 328i Touring Automatic (12 - 12) BMW 328i Touring
€ 35,900
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 328i Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 328i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
56.3
Blueprint BMW 328i Touring Automatic (12 - 12)
71.3
80
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint BMW 328i Touring Automatic (12 - 12)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
182 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 328i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3567 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
BMW 328i Touring Automatic (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.43 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

BMW 328i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
F31
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 328i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 328i Touring
242 hp
168 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 328i Touring
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 328i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 328i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
BMW 328i Touring
14.53 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 328i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 328i Touring
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
574 mi
Range
821 mi
BMW 328i Touring
574 mi
821 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 328i Touring
123.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 328i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1305 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft