The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 320i Touring xDrive (13 - 15)
€ 35,700
€ 38,500
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘ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 320i Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 320i 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 320i Touring
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4641 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.13 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 320i Touring
B8
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 320i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
*DPC*
Engine Code
N20-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 SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 320i Touring
132 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Touring
▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.86 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.82 lb/hp
19.86 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
43 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
746 mi
Range
548 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
746 mi
548 mi
BMW 320i 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
104.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 320i 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
