The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF (19 - ..) vs. BMW 320d BluePerformance (10 - 11)

€ 31,600
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF (19 - ..) VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
€ 35,500
BMW 320d BluePerformance (10 - 11) BMW 320d BluePerformance
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 320d BluePerformance.
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW 320d BluePerformance
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF (19 - ..)
72.1
82
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320d BluePerformance (10 - 11)
71.5
78.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF (19 - ..)
109.7
188
Blueprint BMW 320d BluePerformance (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
188 in
Length
178.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW 320d BluePerformance
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.67 %
BMW 320d BluePerformance (10 - 11)

General

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW 320d BluePerformance
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*DPC*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d BluePerformance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d BluePerformance

Performance

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW 320d BluePerformance
137 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d BluePerformance

 REPLAY
21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
21.23 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
BMW 320d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
44 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 320d BluePerformance
35 mpg
city
40 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
774 mi
Range
807 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
774 mi
807 mi
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
100.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW 320d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data