The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 33,400
€ 27,500
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 13.6 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 3.3 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
BMW 318i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1429
1811
2031
1462
1820
2062
1811 mm
Width
1820 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1429 mm
Height
1462 mm
2810
4633
2712
4769
4633 mm
Length
4769 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1475 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1975 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.99 %
General
BMW 318i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
F30
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-B15
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1499 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
134 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 318i
134 bhp
104 bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
220 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318i
220 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
BMW 318i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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11.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.47 kg/bhp
BMW 318i
11.01 kg/bhp
14.47 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
69 mpg
BMW 318i
55 mpg
69 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
44 mpg
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
78 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
731 mi
Range
1061 mi
BMW 318i
731 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 318i
96.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
