The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18) vs. BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 31,700
€ 35,400
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 BMT 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.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 320i
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 BMT
BMW 320i
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.54 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 320i
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 320i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
*DSR*
Engine Code
N20-B20
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 5000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 320i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
▶ REPLAY
22.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
22.39 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 320i
47 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
976 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
976 mi
632 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
86.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
