The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Touring Automatic (06 - 07) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
€ 30,500

€ 39,700

€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘ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 10.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
55.8
71.5
78.3
59.3
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.8 in
Height
59.3 in
108.7
178
109.8
188.1
178 in
Length
188.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.09 %

General
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
E91
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
*DFG*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
127 hp
148 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
133 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.88 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
26.65 lb/hp
24.88 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
29 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
20 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
483 mi
Range
837 mi
BMW 318i Touring
483 mi
837 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
153.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft










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