The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Touring (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)
€ 29,000

€ 31,700

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3585 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.45 %

General
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
E91
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium 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 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
*CDG*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
141 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
140 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.22 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
23.53 lb/hp
24.22 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
39 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
652 mi
Range
279 mi
BMW 318i Touring
652 mi
279 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
113.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft











39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft