The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 328i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 42,200
€ 34,600
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.11 %
General
BMW 328i
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
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic 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 3500 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 1750 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
135 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 328i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23 lb/hp
BMW 328i
14.67 lb/hp
23 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 328i
35 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
557 mi
Range
976 mi
BMW 328i
557 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
127 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 328i
127 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
