The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) vs. BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)

€ 30,400
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 34,300
 BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI 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 EfficientDynamics Edition.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
110.6
182
187.8 in
Length
182 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.29 %
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)

General

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N13
BMP
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
132 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition

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25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.23 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.24 lb/hp
19.23 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
925 mi
Range
703 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
925 mi
703 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data