The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 42,600
€ 34,700
€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.8
71.9
81.4
58.1
72.1
82
71.9 in
Width
72.1 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.8 in
Height
58.1 in
112.2
185.4
109.7
187.7
185.4 in
Length
187.7 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.2 %
General
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
G20
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 320d
187 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
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
BMW 320d
18.04 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 320d
56 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
50 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
592 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 320d
592 mi
759 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 320d
86.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
