The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) vs. BMW 320i xDrive (15 - 18)
€ 40,700
€ 40,400
€ 40,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,400
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 320i
58.1
72.1
82
56.5
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.5 in
109.7
187.7
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 BMT
BMW 320i
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.18 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 320i
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 B48
*DFH*
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
187 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 320i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
▶ REPLAY
19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
19.03 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
48 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 320i
40 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
837 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
837 mi
583 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
100.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1336 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
