The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) vs. BMW 320d xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 30,500
€ 39,000
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 320d.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 320d
57.5
72.1
82
56.5
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.5 in
Height
56.5 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 SCR BlueMotion
BMW 320d
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.01 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 320d
B8
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 SCR BlueMotion
BMW 320d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*DCZ*
Engine Code
N47-D20
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 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
118 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 320d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
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27.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
27.54 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
64 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 320d
55 mpg
city
39 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
991 mi
Range
754 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
991 mi
754 mi
BMW 320d
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
76.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
