The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 32,000
€ 35,400
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320i
58.1
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
109.7
187.7
110.6
182
187.7 in
Length
182 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320i
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.4 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320i
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
*DCZ*
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
27.26 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 320i
51 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
894 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
894 mi
632 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
84.3 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
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
