The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 28,900
€ 25,800
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 9.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 318i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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
106.8
187.8
178 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.96 %
General
BMW 318i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 318i
127 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318i
133 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 318i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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25.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.66 lb/hp
BMW 318i
25.43 lb/hp
26.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 318i
30 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
495 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 318i
495 mi
737 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 318i
149.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
