The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 32,300
€ 28,900
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 ACT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 318i
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
187.7
108.7
178
187.7 in
Length
178 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 318i
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.09 %
General
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 318i
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 318i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
*DPC*
Engine Code
N46-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
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
127 hp
BMW 318i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 318i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
20.93 lb/hp
25.43 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 318i
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
774 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
774 mi
495 mi
BMW 318i
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).
149.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
100.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
