The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI (08 - 10) vs. BMW 420i Coupé xDrive (13 - 16)
€ 31,100
€ 39,300
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 420i Coupé.
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
BMW 420i Coupé
55.8
73
82.3
54.8
71.9
79.4
73 in
Width
71.9 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
55.8 in
Height
54.8 in
106.7
188.9
110.6
182.6
188.9 in
Length
182.6 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
BMW 420i Coupé
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.38 %
General
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
BMW 420i Coupé
3C/35
Generation
F32
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
BMW 420i Coupé
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
*CFF*
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
138 hp
181 hp
BMW 420i Coupé
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 420i Coupé
Performance
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
BMW 420i Coupé
132 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 420i Coupé
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24.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
24.62 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
BMW 420i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
BMW 420i Coupé
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 420i Coupé
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
548 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
777 mi
548 mi
BMW 420i Coupé
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 420i Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
BMW 420i Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
924 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
