The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)

€ 39,800
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (15 - 18) BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 32,300
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55.7
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (15 - 18)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.7 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.01 %
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)

General

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
161 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

 REPLAY
20.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
20.47 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
60 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
50 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
908 mi
Range
774 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
908 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
80.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data