The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) vs. BMW 320si (06 - 07)
€ 43,700
€ 33,000
€ 43,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 13.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 320si.
VW Passat GTE
BMW 320si
58.4
72.1
82
55.9
71.5
78.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.4 in
Height
55.9 in
109.7
191.9
108.7
178
191.9 in
Length
178 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
BMW 320si
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
739 lb
19.38 %
General
VW Passat GTE
BMW 320si
B8
Generation
E90
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat GTE
BMW 320si
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N45
*DGE*
Engine Code
N45-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
171 hp
at 7000 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
171 hp
BMW 320si
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 320si
Performance
VW Passat GTE
BMW 320si
138 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320si
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17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.74 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
BMW 320si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
BMW 320si
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Passat GTE
168 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 320si
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
2219 mi
Range
440 mi
VW Passat GTE
2219 mi
440 mi
BMW 320si
Environmental Impact
26.6 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).
168.7 kWh
VW Passat GTE
26.6 kWh
168.7 kWh
BMW 320si
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 4
43 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
BMW 320si
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
