The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19) vs. BMW 320d Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 48,200
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 42,000
 BMW 320d Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 320d
€ 48,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000

ⓘ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 5.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 320d.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 320d
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19)
72.1
82
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320d Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 320d Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
187.7 in
Length
182.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 320d
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.3 %
BMW 320d Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 320d
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 320d
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
*CUA*
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
237 hp
187 hp
BMW 320d
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 320d

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 320d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d

▶ REPLAY
15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
15.81 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
BMW 320d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
41 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 320d
35 mpg
city
49 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
885 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
720 mi
885 mi
BMW 320d
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
117.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data