The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) vs. BMW 318i (05 - 07)
€ 30,500
€ 26,800
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 318i.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318i
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 318i
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.24 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318i
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318i
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
*CKM*
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
127 hp
BMW 318i
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.91 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
20.69 lb/hp
24.91 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 318i
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
702 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
702 mi
536 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
117.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
