The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 318d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 34,700
€ 35,900
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 318d
58.1
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 318d
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.64 %
General
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 318d
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 318d
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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 318d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.16 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
759 mi
Range
824 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
759 mi
824 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
102.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
