The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318i (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)

€ 33,400
BMW 318i (15 - 18) BMW 318i
€ 30,400
 VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318i (15 - 18)
71.3
80
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
BMW 318i (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.63 %
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)

General

BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
F30
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 manual transmission

Engine

BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-B15
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 318i
134 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318i
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
24.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.27 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 318i
46 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
925 mi
BMW 318i
731 mi
925 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 318i
96.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data