The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

€ 35,600
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 318i
€ 33,000
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
BMW 318i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.79 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

General

BMW 318i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 318i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-B15
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 318i
134 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318i
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

BMW 318i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.68 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 318i
47 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
38 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
746 mi
BMW 318i
746 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 318i
94.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1327 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data