The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. BMW 320i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 34,800

€ 31,000

€ 34,800
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 24.9 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 4.9 cm taller than the BMW 320i.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320i
1470
1820
2062
1421
1817
1989
1820 mm
Width
1817 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1470 mm
Height
1421 mm
2712
4769
2760
4520
4769 mm
Length
4520 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320i
1591 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
2130 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
166 kg
10.43 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320i
B7
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch 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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
BMR
Engine Code
N46-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
168 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 320i
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 3600 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
350 NM
200 NM
BMW 320i
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

BMW 320i
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9.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.63 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
9.47 kg/bhp
9.63 kg/bhp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 320i
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
821 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
821 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
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
539 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
460 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data