The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW 320d Touring xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 39,500

€ 46,200

€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,200
ⓘ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 BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the BMW 320d Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 320d Touring
59.7
72.1
82
56.5
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
59.7 in
Height
56.5 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 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 320d Touring
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.75 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 320d Touring
B8
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 TSI BMT
BMW 320d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
*CXD*
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
187 hp
BMW 320d Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 320d Touring
152 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d Touring
▶ REPLAY
15.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.81 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
15.75 lb/hp
19.81 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 320d Touring
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 320d Touring
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
641 mi
Range
787 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
641 mi
787 mi
BMW 320d Touring
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
121.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 320d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 320d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft