The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) vs. BMW 328i Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 46,400
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 40,700
 BMW 328i Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 328i
€ 46,400
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 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 328i.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 328i
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
72.1
82
56.3
Blueprint BMW 328i Steptronic (12 - 15)
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 328i Steptronic (12 - 15)
110.6
182
187.7 in
Length
182 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 328i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %
BMW 328i Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 328i
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 328i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
*CJX*
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
276 hp
242 hp
BMW 328i
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 328i

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 328i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 328i

▶ REPLAY
12.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.71 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
12.9 lb/hp
13.71 lb/hp
BMW 328i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
33 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 328i
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
578 mi
Range
592 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
578 mi
592 mi
BMW 328i
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
134.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 328i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 328i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data