The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 34,300
€ 44,500
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 320d.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 320d
58.1
72.1
82
56.5
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.5 in
109.7
188
110.6
182.4
188 in
Length
182.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 320d
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.85 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 320d
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 320d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
*DCZ*
Engine Code
B47-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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
118 hp
187 hp
BMW 320d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 320d
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 320d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
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28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.98 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
28.03 lb/hp
18.98 lb/hp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
55 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 320d
50 mpg
city
43 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
853 mi
Range
754 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
853 mi
754 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
88.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
