The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. BMW 320d Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 33,600
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,500
 BMW 320d Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 320d
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘ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 9.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 320d.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320d
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
72.1
82
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320d Automatic (10 - 11)
71.5
78.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 320d Automatic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
187.7 in
Length
178.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320d
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.27 %
BMW 320d Automatic (10 - 11)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320d
B8
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 automatic 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
*DSR*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320d
135 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320d
44 mpg
city
35 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
912 mi
Range
715 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
912 mi
715 mi
BMW 320d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 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
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data