The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Touring (06 - 07) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 13)
€ 28,300
€ 34,800
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318i Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 5.2 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
55.8
71.5
78.3
61
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.8 in
Height
61 in
108.7
178
106.7
187.8
178 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3547 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.46 %
General
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
E91
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
127 hp
138 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
133 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.7 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
26.13 lb/hp
25.7 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
31 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
515 mi
Range
836 mi
BMW 318i Touring
515 mi
836 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
107 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
144 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
