The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14) vs. BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 37,500
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 38,700
 BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700

ⓘ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 5.7 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
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
71.7
81.2
55.7
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (12 - 15)
110.6
182
187.8 in
Length
182 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.7 %
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (12 - 15)

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 N47
*CFG*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
175 hp
161 hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

▶ REPLAY
20.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
20.79 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
42 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
35 mpg
city
47 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
754 mi
Range
864 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
754 mi
864 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
115.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data