The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 35,500
€ 41,100
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 328i.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 328i
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.5
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
106.8
187.8
110.6
182
187.8 in
Length
182 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 328i
3437 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.54 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 328i
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 328i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
*CFG*
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
175 hp
242 hp
BMW 328i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 328i
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 328i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 328i
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19.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.98 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
19.64 lb/hp
13.98 lb/hp
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 328i
38 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
836 mi
Range
548 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
836 mi
548 mi
BMW 328i
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
107 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 328i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 328i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
