The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) vs. BMW 320d xDrive (10 - 11)

€ 46,400
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 36,900
 BMW 320d xDrive (10 - 11) BMW 320d
€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 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 TSI BMT
BMW 320d
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
72.1
82
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive (10 - 11)
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 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
187.7 in
Length
178.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 320d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.93 %
BMW 320d xDrive (10 - 11)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 320d
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 320d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*CJX*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
276 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 320d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d

▶ REPLAY
12.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
12.9 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
BMW 320d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
33 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 320d
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
578 mi
Range
729 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
578 mi
729 mi
BMW 320d
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
134.5 kWh
107 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data