The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17) vs. BMW 320i Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 36,300
€ 31,700
€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 320i
58.1
72.1
82
55.9
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
109.7
187.7
108.7
178
187.7 in
Length
178 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 320i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.99 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 320i
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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 (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
*DFH*
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
187 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 320i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
17.74 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 320i
47 mpg
city
26 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
976 mi
Range
602 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
976 mi
602 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
86.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
