The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d xDrive (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 36,300
€ 27,500
€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 5.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56.5
71.3
80
57.6
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.5 in
Height
57.6 in
110.6
182
106.8
187.8
182 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.83 %
General
BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 318d
141 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
132 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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24.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
BMW 318d
24.47 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 318d
50 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
41 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
754 mi
Range
1061 mi
BMW 318d
754 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 318d
96.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
