The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

€ 35,600
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 318i
€ 32,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
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 Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
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 TDI BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.84 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

General

BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

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

Performance

BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.47 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.68 lb/hp
20.47 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 318i
47 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
38 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
946 mi
BMW 318i
746 mi
946 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 318i
94.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data