The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

€ 46,000
BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18) BMW 325d
€ 34,700
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 46,000
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 325d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.13 %
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

General

BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
F30
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 325d
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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 325d
221 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

 REPLAY
15.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
BMW 325d
15.76 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 325d
53 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
47 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
805 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 325d
805 mi
759 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 325d
90.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data