The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d xDrive (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

€ 36,300
BMW 318d xDrive (13 - 15) BMW 318d
€ 34,700
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 318d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.5
Blueprint BMW 318d xDrive (13 - 15)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 318d xDrive (13 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
182 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
BMW 318d xDrive (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.27 %
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

General

BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 318d
141 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

 REPLAY
24.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
BMW 318d
24.47 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 318d
50 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
754 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 318d
754 mi
759 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 318d
96.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data