The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 320i (15 - 18)
€ 34,700
€ 37,900
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘ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 5.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 320i
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
182.4
187.7 in
Length
182.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 320i
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.64 %
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
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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 B48
*DPC*
Engine Code
B48-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
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 320i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.16 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 320i
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
759 mi
Range
678 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
759 mi
678 mi
BMW 320i
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
102.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
