The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 44,400
€ 40,400
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 3.4 inches taller than the BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition.
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
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 3.6 V6
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
3909 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
414 lb
10.59 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
B7
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*BWS*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
296 hp
161 hp
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
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13.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
13.21 lb/hp
21.7 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
25 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
19 mpg
city
46 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
454 mi
Range
824 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
454 mi
824 mi
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
48.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
