The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 37,900
€ 34,700
€ 37,900
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 320i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 14.3 cm shorter, 2.1 cm narrower and 4.2 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1434
1811
2031
1476
1832
2083
1811 mm
Width
1832 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1434 mm
Height
1476 mm
2810
4624
2786
4767
4624 mm
Length
4767 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1565 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
145 kg
9.27 %
General
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
F30
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 320i
181 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320i
270 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
8.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.59 kg/bhp
BMW 320i
8.65 kg/bhp
9.59 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 320i
44 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
34 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
583 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 320i
583 mi
759 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 320i
121.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
570 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
