Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 328i (245 Hp) & Volkswagen Passat (North America, A32) 2.0 TDI (150 Hp) DSG
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| Brand: | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model: | 3 Series | Passat |
| Generation: | 3 Series Touring (F31) | Passat (North America, A32) |
| Engine / modification: | 328i (245 Hp) | 2.0 TDI (150 Hp) DSG |
| Production start: | 2012 year | 2014 year |
| Production end: | 2015 year | 2015 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Sedan |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 9.2 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.5 l/100 km | 5.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.8 l/100 km | 6.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | 0.29 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 60 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 159 g/km | |
| Power: | 245 hp | 150 hp |
| Max power in: | 5000-6000 rpm. | 3500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.0 sec | |
| Torque: | 350 Nm @ 1250-4800 rpm. | 320 Nm @ 1750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N20B20 | EA288 / CVCA |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 1997 cm3 | 1968 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.0 l | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 6.9-7.6 l | 8 l |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Twin-power turbo | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 16.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4624 mm | 4868 mm |
| Width: | 1811 mm | 1835 mm |
| Height: | 1429 mm | 1487 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2810 mm | 2803 mm |
| Front track: | 1531 mm | 1577 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1572 mm | 1550 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 140 mm | 138 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 495 l | 450 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1500 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent, spring | |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 2050 kg | 2120 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1500 kg | 1586 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.3 m | 11.7 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1600 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 745 kg | 450 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | 75 kg |
| Tire size: | 225/50 R17 94W | 215/55 R17; 235/45 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 17 | 7J x 17; 8J x 18 |