The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW 320d xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 35,200
€ 36,700
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700
ⓘ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.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 320d
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
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.51 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 320d
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 320d
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
175 hp
BMW 320d
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 320d
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 320d
144 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.15 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
20.15 lb/hp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320d
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
695 mi
Range
702 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
702 mi
BMW 320d
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).
111 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 320d
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
