The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 26,800
€ 38,600
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 24.7 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 5.5 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
1421
1817
1989
1476
1832
2083
1817 mm
Width
1832 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1421 mm
Height
1476 mm
2760
4520
2786
4767
4520 mm
Length
4767 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1549 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg
Weight Difference:
114 kg
7.36 %
General
BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
E90
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
127 bhp
at 5750 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 318i
127 bhp
187 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
180 NM
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1900 rpm
BMW 318i
180 NM
400 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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11.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.28 kg/bhp
BMW 318i
11.3 kg/bhp
8.28 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
63 mpg
BMW 318i
39 mpg
63 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
28 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
536 mi
Range
912 mi
BMW 318i
536 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 318i
138.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
561 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
