The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)
€ 33,800
€ 26,800
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.3
71.3
80
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
110.6
182
109.7
187.7
182 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.94 %
General
BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 318d
141 hp
123 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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23.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.5 lb/hp
BMW 318d
23.22 lb/hp
24.5 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 318d
55 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
824 mi
Range
692 mi
BMW 318d
824 mi
692 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 318d
88.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
