The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18) vs. BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 31,600
€ 29,500
€ 31,600
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 ACT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 318d DPF.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 318d DPF
58.1
72.1
82
55.9
71.5
78.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.1 in
Height
55.9 in
109.7
187.7
108.7
178
187.7 in
Length
178 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 318d DPF
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.84 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 318d DPF
B8
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 ACT
BMW 318d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M47
*CZE*
Engine Code
M47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
120 hp
BMW 318d DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 318d DPF
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 318d DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d DPF
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
20.66 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
48 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 318d DPF
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
748 mi
Range
677 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
748 mi
677 mi
BMW 318d DPF
Environmental Impact
92.9 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 ACT
92.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 318d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 318d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
