The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14) vs. BMW 320i xDrive (15 - 18)
€ 33,500
€ 40,400
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 320i
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.5
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
182.4
187.8 in
Length
182.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 320i
3389 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.64 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 320i
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 320i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
*CCZ*
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 320i
148 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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16.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
16.37 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
33 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 320i
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
604 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
604 mi
583 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
136.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
