The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) vs. BMW 318i (15 - 18)
€ 30,500
€ 33,400
€ 30,500
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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 13.4 cm longer, 2.1 cm wider and 3.2 cm taller than the BMW 318i.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 318i
1461
1832
2083
1429
1811
2031
1832 mm
Width
1811 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1461 mm
Height
1429 mm
2786
4767
2810
4633
4767 mm
Length
4633 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 318i
1474 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1975 kg
Weight Difference:
1 kg
0.07 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 318i
B8
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 318i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B38
*DCZ*
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1499 CC
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
118 bhp
134 bhp
BMW 318i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
250 NM
220 NM
BMW 318i
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 318i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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12.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.01 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
12.49 kg/bhp
11.01 kg/bhp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
76 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318i
66 mpg
city
44 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
No data
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
991 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
991 mi
731 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
76.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
95 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
546 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
