The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 31,100
€ 44,300
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 9.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
BMW 318i
VW Passat GTE
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.3
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.9 in
Height
57.3 in
108.7
178.4
109.9
187.7
178.4 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
VW Passat GTE
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
567 lb
14.94 %
General
BMW 318i
VW Passat GTE
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
BMW 318i
VW Passat GTE
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.91 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
138 mpg
BMW 318i
36 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
27 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
593 mi
Range
1827 mi
BMW 318i
593 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
Environmental Impact
125 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).
32.2 kWh
BMW 318i
125 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
