The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 42,300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 42,500
 BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 320i
€ 42,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 320i
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
56.9
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
72.1 in
Width
71.9 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
58.1 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
112.2
185.4
188 in
Length
185.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 320i
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.4 %
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 320i
B8
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
187 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 320i

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 320i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

▶ REPLAY
18.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.67 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
18.39 lb/hp
19.67 lb/hp
BMW 320i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
52 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 320i
45 mpg
city
39 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
912 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
912 mi
621 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
92.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
237 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data