The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. BMW 318i (15 - 18)

€ 32,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 33,400
 BMW 318i (15 - 18) BMW 318i
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 318i
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
71.7
81.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318i (15 - 18)
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 318i (15 - 18)
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 EcoFuel
BMW 318i
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
317 lb
8.88 %
BMW 318i (15 - 18)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 318i
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 318i
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B38
*CDG*
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 318i

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 318i
133 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

▶ REPLAY
24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
BMW 318i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
46 mpg
BMW 318i
20.6 lb
city
37 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
303 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
731 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
31.5 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data