The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) vs. BMW 320d xDrive (15 - 18)
€ 35,700
€ 42,300
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300
ⓘ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 320d.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 320d
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 320d
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.88 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 320d
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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
BMW 320d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
*CCZ*
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 hp
187 hp
BMW 320d
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 320d
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 320d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
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16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
16.44 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 320d
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
565 mi
Range
805 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
565 mi
805 mi
BMW 320d
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
