The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) vs. BMW 318d (19 - ..)
€ 30,100
€ 37,900
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Passat 1.4 TSI is 2.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 318d
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.5
71.9
81.4
71.7 in
Width
71.9 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 in
106.8
187.8
112.2
185.4
187.8 in
Length
185.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 318d
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.45 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 318d
B7
Generation
G20
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 318d
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
*CKM*
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 318d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
20.69 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
669 mi
Range
578 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
669 mi
578 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
