The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. BMW 330d BluePerformance Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 32,300

€ 46,700

€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700
ⓘ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 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 330d BluePerformance.
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 330d BluePerformance
58.1
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 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 330d BluePerformance
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
13 %

General
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 330d BluePerformance
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
*DPC*
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
254 hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Performance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 330d BluePerformance
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.02 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
20.93 lb/hp
14.02 lb/hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 330d BluePerformance
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
774 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
774 mi
723 mi
BMW 330d 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
100.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 330d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data