The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19)
€ 37,900
€ 32,600
€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR.
BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
56.5
71.9
81.4
58.1
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
112.2
185.4
109.7
187.7
185.4 in
Length
187.7 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.63 %
General
BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
G20
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 318d
148 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
140 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
BMW 318d
22.64 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 318d
55 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
45 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
578 mi
Range
917 mi
BMW 318d
578 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 318d
88.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
