BMW 220i vs Volkswagen Passat CC

BMW 220i

Coupe · Gasoline

Volkswagen Passat CC

Coupe · Gasoline

Car A

BMW 220i

The BMW 220i is a compact coupe that blends lively performance and efficiency with four-seat practicality at a price that offers good value in its segment. Best for city and daily use, it’s less suited to cargo-heavy or harsh-winter needs.

4 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety6.5 L/100km

Car B

Volkswagen Passat CC

The Volkswagen Passat CC balances punchy acceleration with real luggage capacity at a price that makes sense for value‑minded shoppers. It suits growing families and road‑trip duty without giving up everyday efficiency.

5 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety210 hp

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrain

Usage fit

Family 46 / 53

City 43 / 43

Budget / value 64 / 64

Road trip 41 / 47

Performance 36 / 38

Cargo 19 / 29

Practical 34 / 36

Premium 46 / 25

Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 220i · Orange = Volkswagen Passat CC

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW 220i Volkswagen Passat CC

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Pros & cons

BMW 220i

Brisk acceleration (0–100 km/h in 6.6 s) for confident overtakes.
Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km combined.
Four seats and a 390 L trunk add everyday usefulness for a coupe.
Ranks well for reliability and safety in its class.
Coupe body limits rear access and overall cargo flexibility.
Only four seats; not ideal as a primary family car.
Less suited to cargo-heavy or harsh-winter use.
Price may exceed mainstream compact alternatives.

Volkswagen Passat CC

Quick 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds makes passing easy
Large 532 L trunk and five seats suit family gear and travel
7.5 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class
Good value in its segment at 29,900 given space and pace
Petrol power may not satisfy shoppers chasing ultra-low fuel use
Not the best match if you prioritize a premium-first feel
Winter-focused drivers may prefer a model with stronger cold-weather emphasis
Price can still be high for very tight budgets

Verdict

Pick BMW 220i if…

Best fuel economy

BMW 220i uses 6.5 L/100km vs 7.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Volkswagen Passat CC if…

More power

Volkswagen Passat CC puts out 210 hp vs 184 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW 220i

Volkswagen Passat CC

Verdict

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