The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Coupé (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI (08 - 10)
€ 31,700
€ 33,100
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318i Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI.
BMW 318i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
54.9
70.2
78.1
55.8
73
82.3
70.2 in
Width
73 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
54.9 in
Height
55.8 in
108.7
181.6
106.7
188.9
181.6 in
Length
188.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3413 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.3 %
General
BMW 318i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
E92
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 318i Coupé
141 hp
168 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318i Coupé
140 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 318i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
BMW 318i Coupé
22.44 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 318i Coupé
37 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 318i Coupé
621 mi
777 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 318i Coupé
119.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
