The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 34,700
€ 36,400
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 320i EfficientDynamics Edition.
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
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 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.37 %
General
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N13
*DPC*
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Performance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
134 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
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21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.16 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
759 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
759 mi
690 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
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).
102.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
102.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
