The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318i (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 33,400
BMW 318i (15 - 18) BMW 318i
€ 28,700
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 318i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318i (15 - 18)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 318i (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
BMW 318i (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.41 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

BMW 318i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 318i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-B15
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 318i
134 hp
123 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 318i
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 318i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.27 lb/hp
25 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 318i
46 mpg
47 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
733 mi
BMW 318i
731 mi
733 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 318i
96.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data