The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 34,700
€ 35,600
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 5.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 318i
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
182.4
187.7 in
Length
182.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 318i
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.32 %
General
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 318i
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 318i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B38
*DPC*
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 318i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.16 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 318i
35 mpg
city
38 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
759 mi
Range
746 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
759 mi
746 mi
BMW 318i
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).
94.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
102.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
