The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 34,000
€ 25,800
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 9.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
178.4
106.8
187.8
178.4 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.54 %
General
BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 318d
141 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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23.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.66 lb/hp
BMW 318d
23.77 lb/hp
26.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 318d
44 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
715 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 318d
715 mi
737 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 318d
109.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
