The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Touring DPF (06 - 07) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 31,100
€ 34,900
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318d Touring DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
BMW 318d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
55.8
71.5
78.3
59.7
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.8 in
Height
59.7 in
108.7
178
109.7
187.7
178 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.04 %
General
BMW 318d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
E91
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 318d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 318d Touring DPF
120 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318d Touring DPF
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
BMW 318d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d Touring DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
▶ REPLAY
29.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.64 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring DPF
29.03 lb/hp
21.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 318d Touring DPF
41 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
30 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
654 mi
Range
719 mi
BMW 318d Touring DPF
654 mi
719 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 318d Touring DPF
119.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
