The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318i (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 33,400
BMW 318i (15 - 18) BMW 318i
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 318i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW 318i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318i (15 - 18)
71.3
80
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 318i (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
BMW 318i (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
317 lb
8.88 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

BMW 318i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 EcoFuel
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-B15
Engine Code
*CDG*
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
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 318i
134 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318i
162 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

BMW 318i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 318i
46 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
37 mpg
city
20.6 lb
No data
highway
12.4 lb
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
731 mi
Range
303 mi
BMW 318i
731 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
BMW 318i
96.6 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data