The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW 320i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 35,200
€ 37,900
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘ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 14.3 cm longer, 2.1 cm wider and 4.2 cm taller than the BMW 320i.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 320i
1476
1832
2083
1434
1811
2031
1832 mm
Width
1811 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1476 mm
Height
1434 mm
2786
4767
2810
4624
4767 mm
Length
4624 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 320i
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1565 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
85 kg
5.43 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 320i
B8
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 320i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
*CJS*
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 bhp
181 bhp
BMW 320i
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
250 NM
270 NM
BMW 320i
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 320i
144 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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8.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.65 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
8.31 kg/bhp
8.65 kg/bhp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
48 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320i
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
695 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
583 mi
BMW 320i
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
