The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17) vs. BMW 320d BluePerformance (12 - 15)

€ 32,900
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 37,700
BMW 320d BluePerformance (12 - 15) BMW 320d BluePerformance
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700

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 5.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 320d BluePerformance.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 320d BluePerformance
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
72.1
82
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
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 BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 320d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
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 320d BluePerformance
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.44 %
BMW 320d BluePerformance (12 - 15)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 320d BluePerformance
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*DFG*
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 SCR BMT
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d BluePerformance
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d BluePerformance

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 320d BluePerformance
134 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d BluePerformance

 REPLAY
23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
23.8 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
BMW 320d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
52 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 320d BluePerformance
43 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
912 mi
Range
787 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
912 mi
787 mi
BMW 320d BluePerformance
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 320d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1371 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data