The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 29,000
€ 32,600
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 9.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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
178.4
106.8
187.8
178.4 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.37 %
General
BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.44 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 318i
37 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
836 mi
BMW 318i
621 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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
119.4 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
