The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 34,700
€ 41,800
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘ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 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 325d
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 325d
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.27 %
General
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 325d
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 325d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
215 hp
BMW 325d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 325d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.05 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.16 lb/hp
16.05 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 325d
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
759 mi
Range
770 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
759 mi
770 mi
BMW 325d
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
102.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 325d
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
