The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14) vs. BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 25,400
€ 34,000
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 318d
57.9
71.7
81.2
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
106.8
188.8
108.7
178.4
188.8 in
Length
178.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 318d
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.25 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 318d
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 318d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*CAX*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
120 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 318d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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26.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.77 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
26.46 lb/hp
23.77 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 318d
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
690 mi
Range
715 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
690 mi
715 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
