The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320si (06 - 07) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF (19 - ..)
€ 33,000
€ 31,600
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320si is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF.
BMW 320si
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
55.9
71.5
78.3
58.1
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
108.7
178
109.7
188
178 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320si
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.1 %
General
BMW 320si
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320si
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N45
Engine Series
N45-B20
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
171 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 320si
171 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
148 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320si
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Performance
BMW 320si
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
BMW 320si
17.98 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320si
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 320si
26 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
440 mi
Range
774 mi
BMW 320si
440 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
168.7 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 320si
168.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320si
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
