The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 26,800
€ 35,500
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
178
106.8
187.8
178 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
7.94 %
General
BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 318i
127 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318i
133 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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24.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.64 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.91 lb/hp
19.64 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 318i
32 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
536 mi
Range
836 mi
BMW 318i
536 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
107 kWh
BMW 318i
138.2 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
