The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 26,800
€ 44,300
€ 26,800
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 318i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
BMW 318i
VW Passat GTE
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.3
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.9 in
Height
57.3 in
108.7
178
109.9
187.7
178 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
VW Passat GTE
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
633 lb
16.67 %
General
BMW 318i
VW Passat GTE
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 318i
127 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 318i
133 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
BMW 318i
VW Passat GTE
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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24.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.91 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
138 mpg
BMW 318i
32 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
24 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
536 mi
Range
1827 mi
BMW 318i
536 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
BMW 318i
138.2 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
