The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) vs. BMW 318d Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 38,600

€ 40,000

€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 2.6 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
188
112.2
185.4
188 in
Length
185.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
BMW 318d
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
BMW 318d
B8
Generation
G20
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 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
*DKZ*
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
187 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
BMW 318d
148 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 318d
▶ REPLAY
18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.79 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
18.04 lb/hp
22.79 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
37 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 318d
29 mpg
city
50 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
651 mi
Range
592 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
651 mi
592 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
119.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data