The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)

€ 37,900
BMW 318d (19 - ..) BMW 318d
€ 31,600
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 318d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56.5
Blueprint BMW 318d (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
72.1
82
71.9 in
Width
72.1 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 318d (19 - ..)
112.2
185.4
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
185.4 in
Length
187.7 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
BMW 318d (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.74 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)

General

BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
G20
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 ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 318d
148 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
BMW 318d
22.64 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 318d
55 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
45 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
578 mi
Range
748 mi
BMW 318d
578 mi
748 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
BMW 318d
88.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data