The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. BMW 328i (12 - 15)
€ 32,600
€ 38,600
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 14.5 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 4.1 cm taller than the BMW 328i.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 328i
1470
1820
2062
1429
1811
2031
1820 mm
Width
1811 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1470 mm
Height
1429 mm
2712
4769
2810
4624
4769 mm
Length
4624 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 328i
1601 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
96 kg
6 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 328i
B7
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 328i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
BMP
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 bhp
242 bhp
BMW 328i
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
320 NM
350 NM
BMW 328i
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 328i
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
BMW 328i
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11.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.22 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
11.6 kg/bhp
6.22 kg/bhp
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
54 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 328i
43 mpg
city
33 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
836 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
836 mi
583 mi
BMW 328i
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).
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 328i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 328i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
559 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
