The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19) vs. BMW 320i Touring (15 - 19)
€ 33,700
€ 39,600
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 3.4 inches taller than the BMW 320i Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 320i Touring
59.7
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
59.7 in
Height
56.3 in
109.7
187.7
110.6
182.4
187.7 in
Length
182.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 320i Touring
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4641 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.46 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 320i Touring
B8
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 320i Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
*DCZ*
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
118 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 320i Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 320i Touring
127 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Touring
▶ REPLAY
28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.3 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
28.58 lb/hp
19.3 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
55 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
49 mpg
city
30 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
853 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
853 mi
632 mi
BMW 320i Touring
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
88.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 320i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
