The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 320i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 35,500
€ 37,900
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘ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 14.5 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 3.6 cm taller than the BMW 320i.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320i
1470
1820
2062
1434
1811
2031
1820 mm
Width
1811 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1470 mm
Height
1434 mm
2712
4769
2810
4624
4769 mm
Length
4624 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320i
1559 kg
Kerb Weight
1565 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
6 kg
0.38 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320i
B7
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
*CFG*
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
175 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
175 bhp
181 bhp
BMW 320i
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
380 NM
270 NM
BMW 320i
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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8.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.65 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
8.91 kg/bhp
8.65 kg/bhp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
54 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320i
46 mpg
city
34 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
836 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
836 mi
583 mi
BMW 320i
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
107 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
136 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
561 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
