The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 335i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 49,400
€ 34,700
€ 49,400
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 335i 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 ACT.
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
187.7
182 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.71 %
General
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 335i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 335i
302 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 335i
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 335i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
12.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
BMW 335i
12.16 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 335i
31 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
466 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 335i
466 mi
759 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 335i
144 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
