The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW 320d BluePerformance (10 - 11)
€ 35,200
€ 35,500
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 320d BluePerformance.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 320d BluePerformance
58.1
72.1
82
55.9
71.5
78.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.1 in
Height
55.9 in
109.7
187.7
108.7
178.4
187.7 in
Length
178.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 320d BluePerformance
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 320d BluePerformance
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*CJS*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d BluePerformance
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 320d BluePerformance
144 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 320d BluePerformance
33 mpg
city
40 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
695 mi
Range
807 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
807 mi
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 320d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
