The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 37,300
€ 38,500
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘ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 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT.
BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 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
182.4
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 318d
148 hp
217 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
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22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.29 lb/hp
BMW 318d
22.42 lb/hp
15.29 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 318d
59 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
48 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
885 mi
Range
651 mi
BMW 318d
885 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 318d
82.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
