The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 318d BluePerformance (14 - 15)

€ 47,700
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 34,900
BMW 318d BluePerformance (14 - 15) BMW 318d BluePerformance
€ 47,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 318d BluePerformance.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
BMW 318d BluePerformance
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
72.1
82
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318d BluePerformance (14 - 15)
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 318d BluePerformance (14 - 15)
110.6
182
187.7 in
Length
182 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
BMW 318d BluePerformance
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.01 %
BMW 318d BluePerformance (14 - 15)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
BMW 318d BluePerformance
B8
Generation
F30
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 BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*DNU*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
268 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d BluePerformance

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
BMW 318d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d BluePerformance

 REPLAY
13.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.22 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
13.57 lb/hp
23.22 lb/hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
34 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d BluePerformance
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
824 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
595 mi
824 mi
BMW 318d BluePerformance
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
130.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
BMW 318d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data