The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15)

€ 38,500
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 36,800
 BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 320i
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘ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 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 320i
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15)
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive (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 320i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.99 %
BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 320i
B8
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 320i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
*CXD*
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 320i
153 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

▶ REPLAY
15.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
15.29 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
BMW 320i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 320i
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
651 mi
Range
548 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
651 mi
548 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data