The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) vs. BMW 320d xDrive (15 - 18)
€ 26,200
€ 42,300
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 320d.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320d
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.5
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
182.4
187.8 in
Length
182.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320d
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.73 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320d
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
*CAY*
Engine Code
B47-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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
187 hp
BMW 320d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 320d
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
▶ REPLAY
31.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
31.78 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 320d
45 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
1012 mi
Range
805 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1012 mi
805 mi
BMW 320d
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
