The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) vs. BMW 328i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12)

€ 44,200
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 42,200
 BMW 328i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12) BMW 328i
€ 44,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200

ⓘ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 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 328i.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 328i
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
56.5
Blueprint BMW 328i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12)
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 328i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12)
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 328i
3794 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
6.46 %
BMW 328i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 328i
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 328i
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
*CUA*
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
237 hp
242 hp
BMW 328i
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 328i

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 328i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 328i

▶ REPLAY
16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
16.01 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 328i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
43 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 328i
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
746 mi
557 mi
BMW 328i
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
127 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
113.1 kWh
127 kWh
BMW 328i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 328i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data