The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI (10 - 14) vs. BMW 320i Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 34,500
€ 40,700
€ 34,500
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 TSI 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 TSI
BMW 320i Touring
59.7
71.7
81.2
56.3
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
106.8
187.8
110.6
182
187.8 in
Length
182 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
BMW 320i Touring
3437 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.53 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
BMW 320i Touring
B7
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
BMW 320i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
*CCZ*
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
207 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
BMW 320i Touring
146 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Touring
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16.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.1 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
16.6 lb/hp
20.1 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
33 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
604 mi
Range
574 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
604 mi
574 mi
BMW 320i Touring
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
136.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
BMW 320i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 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
