The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)

€ 44,300
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat GTE
€ 36,400
 BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400

ⓘ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 320i EfficientDynamics Edition.
VW Passat GTE
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
57.3
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
109.9
187.7
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
187.7 in
Length
182 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat GTE
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
522 lb
13.75 %
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)

General

VW Passat GTE
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat GTE
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N13
*DGE*
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition

Performance

VW Passat GTE
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
140 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition

▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat GTE
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1827 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
690 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
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).
102.4 kWh
VW Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat GTE
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
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