The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) vs. BMW 320d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 33,800
€ 38,900
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘ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 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 320d.
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW 320d
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
188
108.7
178.4
188 in
Length
178.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW 320d
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.15 %
General
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW 320d
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW 320d
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 5600 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
148 hp
175 hp
BMW 320d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 320d
Performance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW 320d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
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21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
21.38 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
44 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 320d
35 mpg
city
30 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
774 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
774 mi
642 mi
BMW 320d
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
100.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
