The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. BMW 320i xDrive (15 - 18)

€ 32,600
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 40,400
 BMW 320i xDrive (15 - 18) BMW 320i
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,400

ⓘ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 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 320i
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive (15 - 18)
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
187.8 in
Length
182.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 320i
3530 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4619 lb
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.37 %
BMW 320i xDrive (15 - 18)

General

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 320i
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 320i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
BMP
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 320i
131 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

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25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.58 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
BMW 320i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
45 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 320i
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
836 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
836 mi
583 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
107 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
107 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data