BMW 3 Series Touring 320i
Wagon · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Volkswagen Passat Variant
Wagon · Gasoline · FWD
BMW 3 Series Touring 320i
Car A
BMW 3 Series Touring 320i
The BMW 3 Series Touring 320i is a practical five-seat wagon with a 500 L cargo area and efficient gasoline running, making it a good fit for growing families seeking good value in its segment. Its FWD layout and balanced performance suit commuting and trips more than spirited or winter driving.
5 seatsWagonGasoline5-star safety
Volkswagen Passat Variant
Car B
Volkswagen Passat Variant
With 650 liters of cargo space and efficient 5.5 combined consumption, the Volkswagen Passat Variant suits growing families and long road trips. It favors practicality, safety standing, and value over performance thrills or premium flair.
5 seatsWagonGasoline5-star safety5.5 L/100km190 hp
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 72 / 76
City 43 / 34
Budget / value 61 / 66
Road trip 56 / 69
Performance 26 / 30
Cargo 38 / 46
Practical 57 / 61
Premium 48 / 31
Winter 32 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 3 Series Touring 320i · Orange = Volkswagen Passat Variant

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW 3 Series Touring 320i Volkswagen Passat Variant
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

BMW 3 Series Touring 320i

  • Wagon practicality with a 500 L trunk handles family gear and weekly shops.
  • Efficient for its class at a combined 6.1 L/100 km to help manage running costs.
  • 0–100 km/h in 7.0 s provides confident everyday acceleration and overtakes.
  • Aligns with priorities of reliability and safety in this segment.

Volkswagen Passat Variant

  • 650-liter trunk makes family packing and road trips easy
  • Efficient for its class (5.5 combined consumption)
  • Strong safety emphasis indicated by its ranking
  • Good value in its segment at about 32,000

Verdict

Pick BMW 3 Series Touring 320i if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
BMW 3 Series Touring 320i is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Volkswagen Passat Variant if…
More power
Volkswagen Passat Variant puts out 190 hp vs 154 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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