The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) vs. BMW 318i (05 - 07)
€ 27,500
€ 26,800
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 318i
57.6
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
57.6 in
Height
55.9 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
178
187.8 in
Length
178 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 318i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.64 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 318i
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 318i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
*CAY*
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
127 hp
BMW 318i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 318i
123 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.91 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
31.9 lb/hp
24.91 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 318i
45 mpg
city
24 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
1061 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1061 mi
536 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
84.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
