The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. BMW 320d Touring xDrive Steptronic (18 - 19)
€ 33,400
€ 46,800
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the BMW 320d Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
BMW 320d Touring
59.7
71.7
81.2
56.5
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
59.7 in
Height
56.5 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
182.4
187.8 in
Length
182.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
BMW 320d Touring
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
384 lb
10.1 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
BMW 320d Touring
B7
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
BMW 320d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
*CDA*
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
158 hp
187 hp
BMW 320d Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
BMW 320d Touring
135 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d Touring
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21.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
21.64 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
BMW 320d Touring
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 320d Touring
24 mpg
city
40 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
613 mi
Range
695 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
613 mi
695 mi
BMW 320d Touring
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
134.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 320d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
BMW 320d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1276 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
