The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 318d (08 - 10)
€ 32,800
€ 31,400
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 9.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318d
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
178.4
187.8 in
Length
178.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318d
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.21 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318d
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318d
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*CKM*
Engine Code
N47-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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
21.04 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 318d
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
713 mi
Range
807 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
807 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
