The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 328i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
€ 42,200
€ 33,800
€ 42,200
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 328i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF.
BMW 328i
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
109.7
188
182 in
Length
188 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 328i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.87 %
General
BMW 328i
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 328i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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 5600 rpm
BMW 328i
242 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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
Performance
BMW 328i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 328i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
BMW 328i
14.67 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 328i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 328i
35 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
557 mi
Range
774 mi
BMW 328i
557 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
127 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
127 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 328i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
