The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 318d xDrive (15 - 18)
€ 32,800
€ 39,800
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318d
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.5
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
182.4
187.8 in
Length
182.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318d
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.26 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318d
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 B47
*CKM*
Engine Code
B47-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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.46 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
21.04 lb/hp
23.46 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 318d
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
713 mi
Range
787 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
787 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 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
1102 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
