The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)

€ 40,000
BMW 318d Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 318d
€ 32,400
 VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat 1.8 TSI
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 318d is 6 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
1435
Blueprint BMW 318d Steptronic (19 - ..)
1827
2068
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
1820
2062
1827 mm
Width
1820 mm
2068 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1435 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint BMW 318d Steptronic (19 - ..)
2851
4709
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
2712
4769
4709 mm
Length
4769 mm
2851 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
1530 kg
Kerb Weight
1517 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2050 kg
BMW 318d Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
13 kg
0.85 %
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)

General

BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
G20
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 318d
148 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318d
320 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.8 TSI

Performance

BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI

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10.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 kg/bhp
BMW 318d
10.34 kg/bhp
9.6 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 318d
67 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
60 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 318d
592 mi
621 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
132.6 kWh
BMW 318d
86.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
131 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
555 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data