The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 35,400
€ 32,300
€ 35,400
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 320i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.3
71.3
80
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
110.6
182
109.7
187.7
182 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.01 %
General
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
BMW 320i
18.21 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 320i
40 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
632 mi
Range
774 mi
BMW 320i
632 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 320i
111.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
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
