The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14) vs. BMW 320d xDrive (08 - 10)

€ 37,500
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,700
 BMW 320d xDrive (08 - 10) BMW 320d
€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700

ⓘ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 9.4 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
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
71.7
81.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive (08 - 10)
108.7
178.4
187.8 in
Length
178.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320d
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.02 %
BMW 320d xDrive (08 - 10)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
175 hp
175 hp
BMW 320d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 320d

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
42 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320d
35 mpg
city
35 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
754 mi
Range
702 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
754 mi
702 mi
BMW 320d
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).
111 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
115.2 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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