The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Touring Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 37,300
€ 35,700
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318i Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.3
71.3
80
59.7
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
59.7 in
110.6
182.4
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.38 %
General
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
F31
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-B15
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
134 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
25.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
25.75 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
44 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
703 mi
Range
746 mi
BMW 318i Touring
703 mi
746 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
100.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
