The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d Touring xDrive (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

€ 37,700
BMW 318d Touring xDrive (13 - 15) BMW 318d Touring
€ 32,300
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 318d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
56.5
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring xDrive (13 - 15)
71.3
80
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring xDrive (13 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
109.7
187.7
182 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
BMW 318d Touring xDrive (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.07 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

General

BMW 318d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
F31
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 318d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
141 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 318d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
25.57 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
48 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
976 mi
BMW 318d Touring
723 mi
976 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
100.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft