The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. BMW 320d xDrive (15 - 18)

€ 34,800
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 42,300
 BMW 320d xDrive (15 - 18) BMW 320d
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300

ⓘ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 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 320d.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320d
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive (15 - 18)
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive (15 - 18)
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
3508 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
BMW 320d xDrive (15 - 18)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320d
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
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 B47
BMR
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
168 hp
187 hp
BMW 320d
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

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 320d
37 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
805 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
821 mi
805 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
109.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data