The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13) vs. BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 36,800

€ 42,000

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
57.9
71.7
81.2
55.7
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
55.7 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
182.4
187.8 in
Length
182.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
3629 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
311 lb
8.57 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
*CFG*
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
168 hp
161 hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
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21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
21.6 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
42 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
35 mpg
city
51 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
754 mi
Range
932 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
754 mi
932 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
115.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data