The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. BMW 320i Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)

€ 35,900
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 40,700
 BMW 320i Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 320i Touring
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 3.4 inches taller than the BMW 320i Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320i Touring
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
59.7 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 320i Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
187.8 in
Length
182 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320i Touring
3567 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4685 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
1.95 %
BMW 320i Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)

General

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320i Touring
B7
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320i Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
BMR
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
168 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i Touring

Performance

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320i Touring
137 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i Touring

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21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.1 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
21.23 lb/hp
20.1 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
574 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
821 mi
574 mi
BMW 320i Touring
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
109.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 320i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1305 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft