The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) vs. BMW 320d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 26,200
€ 32,000
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 320d DPF.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320d DPF
57.9
71.7
81.2
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
178
187.8 in
Length
178 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320d DPF
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.61 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320d DPF
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M47
*CAY*
Engine Code
M47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
161 hp
BMW 320d DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 320d DPF
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320d DPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d DPF
▶ REPLAY
31.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
31.78 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
BMW 320d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320d DPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 320d DPF
45 mpg
city
30 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
1012 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1012 mi
665 mi
BMW 320d DPF
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 320d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
