The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) vs. BMW 318d xDrive (15 - 18)
€ 33,800
€ 39,800
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘ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 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW 318d
58.1
72.1
82
56.5
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.5 in
109.7
188
110.6
182.4
188 in
Length
182.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW 318d
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.9 %
General
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW 318d
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW 318d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
*DPC*
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
148 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW 318d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.46 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
21.38 lb/hp
23.46 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
44 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 318d
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
774 mi
Range
787 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
774 mi
787 mi
BMW 318d
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
100.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
