The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 32,400
€ 35,400
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 5.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 320i
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.3
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
56.3 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
182
187.8 in
Length
182 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 320i
3344 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.47 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 320i
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 320i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
*CDA*
Engine Code
N20-B20
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 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 320i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
21.16 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 320i
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
632 mi
BMW 320i
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
