The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14) vs. BMW 320d Automatic (05 - 05)
€ 31,100
€ 31,700
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 320d.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320d
57.9
71.7
81.2
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
178
187.8 in
Length
178 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320d
3688 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
370 lb
10.03 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320d
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M47
BMP
Engine Code
M47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
161 hp
BMW 320d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 320d
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
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26.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
26.72 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 320d
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
797 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
797 mi
565 mi
BMW 320d
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
137.9 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
109.1 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
