Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI R-Line vs BMW X1 sDrive18i

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI R-Line 6.1 s Runner-up: 8.9 s
Power winner Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI R-Line 272 hp Runner-up: 156 hp
Cargo winner Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI R-Line 690 L Runner-up: 540 L
Price winner BMW X1 sDrive18i $39,600 Runner-up: $48,500

Key differences

  • Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI R-Line is quicker from 0-100 km/h (6.1 s vs 8.9 s).
  • Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI R-Line has more power (272 hp vs 156 hp).
  • Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI R-Line has more cargo volume (690 L vs 540 L).
  • BMW X1 sDrive18i has the lower starting MSRP ($39,600 vs $48,500).
2025 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI R-Line studio car image
Volkswagen
Passat 2.0 TSI R-Line
2025 · Petrol Wagon
2025 BMW X1 sDrive18i studio car image
BMW
X1 sDrive18i
2025 · Petrol Suv
Performance
0-100 km/h6.1 s8.9 s
Top Speed250 km/h207 km/h
Power272 hp156 hp
Torque400 Nm240 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank56 L54 L
Efficiency7.6 L/100km7.1 L/100km
CO2 Emissions173 g/km161 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,917 mm4,500 mm
Ground Clearance140 mm168 mm
Cargo690 L540 L
Curb Weight1,650 kg1,545 kg
Towing—1,200 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.3 m11.3 m
Starting MSRP$48,500$39,600