The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 32,300
€ 36,800
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 320i
58.1
72.1
82
56.5
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.5 in
109.7
187.7
110.6
182
187.7 in
Length
182 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 320i
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.69 %
General
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 320i
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 320i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
*DPC*
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 320i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
20.93 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 320i
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
774 mi
Range
548 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
774 mi
548 mi
BMW 320i
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
100.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
