The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 316d Touring (12 - 15)
€ 35,700

€ 33,300

€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 3.4 inches taller than the BMW 316d Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 316d Touring
59.7
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
59.7 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 SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 316d Touring
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.47 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 316d Touring
B8
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 316d Touring
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
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 316d Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 316d Touring
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d Touring
▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.97 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.82 lb/hp
29.97 lb/hp
BMW 316d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 316d Touring
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
43 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 316d Touring
35 mpg
city
42 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
746 mi
Range
787 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
746 mi
787 mi
BMW 316d Touring
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 316d Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 316d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft