The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) vs. BMW 318d BluePerformance (14 - 15)
€ 33,000
€ 34,900
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 318d BluePerformance.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 318d BluePerformance
58.1
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
109.7
187.7
110.6
182
187.7 in
Length
182 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 318d BluePerformance
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.21 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 318d BluePerformance
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*CZE*
Engine Code
N47-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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 318d BluePerformance
134 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
22.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.22 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
22.16 lb/hp
23.22 lb/hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
43 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d BluePerformance
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
746 mi
Range
824 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
746 mi
824 mi
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 BMT ACT
104.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 318d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1327 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
