The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d xDrive (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 36,300
€ 44,300
€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
BMW 318d
VW Passat GTE
56.5
71.3
80
57.3
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
57.3 in
110.6
182
109.9
187.7
182 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
VW Passat GTE
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
9.11 %
General
BMW 318d
VW Passat GTE
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 318d
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 318d
141 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
BMW 318d
VW Passat GTE
132 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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24.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 318d
24.47 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
138 mpg
BMW 318d
50 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
41 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
754 mi
Range
1827 mi
BMW 318d
754 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
BMW 318d
96.7 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
