The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 35,600
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 318i
€ 36,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300

ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
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 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
182.4 in
Length
188 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.22 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-B15
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 318i
134 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 318i
162 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 318i
47 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
38 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
917 mi
BMW 318i
746 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 318i
94.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data