The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. BMW 320i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12)

€ 38,600
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 37,900
 BMW 320i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12) BMW 320i
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900

ⓘ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 320i.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 320i
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320i 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 DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 320i 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 320i
3415 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.01 %
BMW 320i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch 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
*DFH*
Engine Code
N20-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 1250 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
146 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

▶ REPLAY
18.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.06 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
18.26 lb/hp
19.06 lb/hp
BMW 320i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
52 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 320i
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
912 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
912 mi
583 mi
BMW 320i
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
92.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 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
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data