The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Touring (06 - 07) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 28,300
€ 34,500
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 3.9 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI.
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
55.8
71.5
78.3
59.7
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.8 in
Height
59.7 in
108.7
178
106.8
187.8
178 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.46 %
General
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
E91
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
127 hp
207 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
133 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Performance
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.6 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
26.13 lb/hp
16.6 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
31 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
515 mi
Range
604 mi
BMW 318i Touring
515 mi
604 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
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).
136.5 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
144 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
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
