The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW 320d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 44,300
€ 32,000
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat GTE is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 320d DPF.
VW Passat GTE
BMW 320d DPF
57.3
72.1
82
55.9
71.5
78.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.3 in
Height
55.9 in
109.9
187.7
108.7
178
187.7 in
Length
178 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
BMW 320d DPF
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
511 lb
13.46 %
General
VW Passat GTE
BMW 320d DPF
B8
Generation
E90
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 DPF
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M47
*DGE*
Engine Code
M47-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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
161 hp
BMW 320d DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 320d DPF
Performance
VW Passat GTE
BMW 320d DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d DPF
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
BMW 320d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
BMW 320d DPF
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 320d DPF
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
1827 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
665 mi
BMW 320d DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 320d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
BMW 320d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
