The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)

€ 39,400
BMW 318d Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 318d
€ 35,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TSI
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700

ⓘ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 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI.
BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318d Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 318d Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
BMW 318d Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.23 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)

General

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 318d
148 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI

Performance

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
BMW 318d
22.72 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 318d
59 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
49 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
885 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW 318d
885 mi
565 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 318d
82.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data