The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
€ 42,500
€ 33,800
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF.
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
56.5
71.3
80
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
58.1 in
110.6
182.4
109.7
188
182.4 in
Length
188 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.6 %
General
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-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 5600 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Performance
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
BMW 320i
19.55 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 320i
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
654 mi
Range
774 mi
BMW 320i
654 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
108 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
108 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
