The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d Touring Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 41,100
BMW 318d Touring Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 318d Touring
€ 35,700
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 41,100
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 Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 318d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3481 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
BMW 318d Touring Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

BMW 318d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
F31
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 318d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
148 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 318d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
23.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.52 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
23.76 lb/hp
23.52 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
57 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
48 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
864 mi
Range
954 mi
BMW 318d Touring
864 mi
954 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
84.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1325 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft