The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

€ 37,900
BMW 318d (19 - ..) BMW 318d
€ 51,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500

ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.5
Blueprint BMW 318d (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
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 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
185.4 in
Length
188 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
BMW 318d (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.14 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

General

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
G20
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318d
148 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
140 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.09 lb/hp
BMW 318d
22.64 lb/hp
16.09 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 318d
55 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
578 mi
Range
720 mi
BMW 318d
578 mi
720 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 318d
88.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data