The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. BMW 328i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 42,300
€ 40,700
€ 42,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700
ⓘ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 5.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 328i.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 328i
58.1
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
109.7
188
110.6
182
188 in
Length
182 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 328i
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.52 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 328i
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 328i
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
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
187 hp
242 hp
BMW 328i
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 328i
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 328i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 328i
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18.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.71 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
18.39 lb/hp
13.71 lb/hp
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
52 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 328i
45 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
912 mi
Range
592 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
912 mi
592 mi
BMW 328i
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).
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
92.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 328i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 328i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
