The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 26,200
€ 28,900
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 24.9 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 4.9 cm taller than the BMW 318i.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 318i
1470
1820
2062
1421
1817
1989
1820 mm
Width
1817 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1470 mm
Height
1421 mm
2712
4769
2760
4520
4769 mm
Length
4520 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 318i
1499 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
34 kg
2.27 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 318i
B7
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 318i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
*CAY*
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
127 bhp
at 5750 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
127 bhp
BMW 318i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 3250 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
180 NM
BMW 318i
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 318i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
14.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.54 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
14.41 kg/bhp
11.54 kg/bhp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
66 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 318i
54 mpg
city
25 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
1012 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1012 mi
495 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
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).
149.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
541 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
