The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 320d DPF (07 - 08)
€ 34,700
€ 32,700
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 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
72.1
82
55.9
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
109.7
187.7
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
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.64 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
143 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d DPF
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.16 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
BMW 320d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 320d DPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 320d DPF
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
759 mi
Range
790 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
759 mi
790 mi
BMW 320d DPF
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
102.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 320d DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 320d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
