The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 320d (08 - 10)
€ 35,500
€ 34,100
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘ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
71.7
81.2
55.9
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
106.8
187.8
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
3437 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.46 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320d
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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
139 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
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19.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
19.64 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 320d
38 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
836 mi
Range
790 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
836 mi
790 mi
BMW 320d
Environmental Impact
107 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
107 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
