The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 318d (19 - ..)
€ 47,700

€ 37,900

€ 47,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
BMW 318d
58.1
72.1
82
56.5
71.9
81.4
72.1 in
Width
71.9 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
58.1 in
Height
56.5 in
109.7
187.7
112.2
185.4
187.7 in
Length
185.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
BMW 318d
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.89 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
BMW 318d
B8
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
BMW 318d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
*DNU*
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
268 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
BMW 318d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d
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13.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
13.57 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
34 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
595 mi
Range
578 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
595 mi
578 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 2.0 TSI OPF
130.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
304 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data