The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. BMW 320i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 36,300
€ 31,000
€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 10 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 320i
58.1
72.1
82
55.9
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
109.7
188
108.7
178
188 in
Length
178 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 320i
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.08 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 320i
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 320i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
*DSR*
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
148 hp
BMW 320i
251 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 320i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
23.09 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
59 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 320i
52 mpg
city
21 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
917 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
917 mi
495 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
