The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 32,400
€ 41,200
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 14.5 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 3.6 cm taller than the BMW 320d.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 320d
1470
1820
2062
1434
1811
2031
1820 mm
Width
1811 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1470 mm
Height
1434 mm
2712
4769
2810
4624
4769 mm
Length
4624 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 320d
1517 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg
Weight Difference:
78 kg
4.89 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 320d
B7
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 320d
Straight-four petrol 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
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
181 bhp
BMW 320d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
250 NM
380 NM
BMW 320d
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 320d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
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9.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
9.6 kg/bhp
8.81 kg/bhp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
40 mpg
61 mpg
BMW 320d
30 mpg
city
50 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
621 mi
Range
770 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
770 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
