The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) vs. BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)

€ 26,200
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 36,500
 BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘ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 5.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
55.7
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
55.7 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
110.6
182
187.8 in
Length
182 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.61 %
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)

General

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
B7
Generation
F30
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 EfficientDynamics Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*CAY*
Engine Code
N47-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 EfficientDynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

Performance

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
121 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

▶ 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 EfficientDynamics Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
45 mpg
city
45 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1012 mi
Range
864 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1012 mi
864 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data