The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 328i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 39,700
€ 32,300
€ 39,700
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 328i 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 328i
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 328i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.63 %
General
BMW 328i
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 328i
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
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 328i
242 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 328i
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
BMW 328i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 328i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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13.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
BMW 328i
13.71 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 328i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 328i
37 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
592 mi
Range
774 mi
BMW 328i
592 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
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 328i
119.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 328i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
