The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 32,000
€ 28,900
€ 32,000
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 24.7 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 5.5 cm taller than the BMW 318i.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 318i
1476
1832
2083
1421
1817
1989
1832 mm
Width
1817 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1476 mm
Height
1421 mm
2786
4767
2760
4520
4767 mm
Length
4520 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 318i
1459 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
6 kg
0.41 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 318i
B8
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DCZ*
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
127 bhp
at 5750 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 bhp
127 bhp
BMW 318i
250 NM
at 1750 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
128 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.54 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
12.36 kg/bhp
11.54 kg/bhp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
69 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 318i
61 mpg
city
25 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
894 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
894 mi
495 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
104 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
586 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
