The VW is heavier, fwd and has less power, yet as fast as the BMW.
This proves diesel cars are not much slower than petrol cars.
BMW 328i vs VW Passat 2.0 BiTDI 4motion
| Category | Passat 2.0 BiTDI | BMW 328i |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 240 / 237 | 245 / 242 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 500 / 369 | 350 / 258 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1646 / 3629 | 1530 / 3373 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 146 / 144 | 160 / 158 |
Performance
| Category | Passat 2.0 BiTDI | BMW 328i |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.1 s | 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 240 kph (149 mph) | 251 kph (156 mph) |
Summary
| Category | Passat 2.0 BiTDI | BMW 328i |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 178 | 200 |
| Total | 178 | 200 |
Verdict
328i is the fastest by a small margin.
However, FastestLaps.com does not have enough lap times and performance data to make this comparison conclusive.
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