The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW 320d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
€ 44,300
€ 37,700
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat GTE is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 320d BluePerformance.
VW Passat GTE
BMW 320d BluePerformance
57.3
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.3 in
Height
56.3 in
109.9
187.7
110.6
182
187.7 in
Length
182 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
BMW 320d BluePerformance
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
500 lb
13.17 %
General
VW Passat GTE
BMW 320d BluePerformance
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat GTE
BMW 320d BluePerformance
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*DGE*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d BluePerformance
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Performance
VW Passat GTE
BMW 320d BluePerformance
140 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d BluePerformance
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 320d BluePerformance
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
1827 mi
Range
787 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
787 mi
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
32.2 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
BMW 320d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
