The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Touring (15 - 19) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)
€ 35,100

€ 43,900

€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,900
ⓘ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 5.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT.
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
56.3
71.3
80
59.3
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
59.3 in
110.6
182.4
109.8
188.1
182.4 in
Length
188.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3697 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
291 lb
7.87 %

General
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
F31
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-B15
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4420 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
134 hp
217 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1485 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.04 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
25.42 lb/hp
17.04 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
44 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
690 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW 318i Touring
690 mi
595 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
102.4 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
102.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft











42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.1 cu ft