The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
€ 42,000

€ 34,300

€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
58.1
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
109.7
187.7
110.6
182
187.7 in
Length
182 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
3609 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
379 lb
10.5 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N13
*DFH*
Engine Code
N13-B16

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
187 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
139 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
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19.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.23 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
19.3 lb/hp
19.23 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
46 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
804 mi
Range
703 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
804 mi
703 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
104.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1351 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data