The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) vs. BMW 320i (05 - 07)
€ 35,700
€ 28,800
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 320i
57.9
71.7
81.2
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
178
187.8 in
Length
178 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 320i
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.64 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 320i
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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 (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
*CCZ*
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 hp
148 hp
BMW 320i
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 320i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
16.44 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 320i
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
565 mi
Range
529 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
565 mi
529 mi
BMW 320i
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).
140.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
