The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 320d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 34,600
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 38,900
 BMW 320d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 320d
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900

ⓘ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 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 320d.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 320d
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
72.1
82
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.4
187.7 in
Length
178.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 320d
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.41 %
BMW 320d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 320d
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 320d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*DSR*
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
175 hp
BMW 320d
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 320d

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 320d
135 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d

▶ REPLAY
23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
23 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
BMW 320d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 320d
46 mpg
city
30 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
976 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
976 mi
642 mi
BMW 320d
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
86.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data