The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. BMW 320d xDrive (10 - 11)
€ 32,400
€ 36,900
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.8 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 320d.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 320d
57.9
71.7
81.2
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
178.4
187.8 in
Length
178.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 320d
3344 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.19 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 320d
B7
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
BMW 320d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*CDA*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 320d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
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21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
21.16 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 320d
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
621 mi
Range
729 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
729 mi
BMW 320d
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
107 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
107 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
