The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. BMW 320d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)

€ 32,300
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 34,900
BMW 320d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) BMW 320d DPF
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

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 ACT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 320d DPF.
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 320d DPF
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
72.1
82
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
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 ACT (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 320d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
187.7 in
Length
178 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 320d DPF
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.58 %
BMW 320d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)

General

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 320d DPF
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 320d DPF
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 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
175 hp
BMW 320d DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 320d DPF

Performance

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 320d DPF
134 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d DPF

 REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.15 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
20.93 lb/hp
19.15 lb/hp
BMW 320d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 320d DPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320d DPF
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
774 mi
Range
702 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
774 mi
702 mi
BMW 320d DPF
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).
111 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
100.4 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 320d DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 320d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data