The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14) vs. BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 25,800
€ 29,500
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 318d DPF.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318d DPF
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
187.8
108.7
178
187.8 in
Length
178 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318d DPF
3199 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.59 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318d DPF
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M47
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Engine Code
M47-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
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
120 hp
BMW 318d DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 318d DPF
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318d DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d DPF
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26.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
26.66 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
40 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 318d DPF
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
737 mi
Range
677 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
737 mi
677 mi
BMW 318d DPF
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 318d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
