The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 41,100
€ 35,200
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
BMW 328i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
56.5
71.3
80
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
58.1 in
110.6
182
109.7
187.7
182 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 328i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.58 %
General
BMW 328i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 328i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 328i
242 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 328i
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 328i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 328i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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13.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
BMW 328i
13.98 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 328i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 328i
35 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
548 mi
Range
695 mi
BMW 328i
548 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 328i
128.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 328i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
