The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14) vs. BMW 320i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 31,100
€ 31,000
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 320i.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320i
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 320i
3688 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
547 lb
14.83 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320i
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 320i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
BMP
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
148 hp
BMW 320i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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26.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
26.72 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 320i
37 mpg
city
21 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
797 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
797 mi
495 mi
BMW 320i
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).
149.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
109.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320i
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
