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 5.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 318i
57.5
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.5 in
Height
56.3 in
109.7
187.7
110.6
182.4
187.7 in
Length
182.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 318i
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 318i
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B38
*DCZ*
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
118 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
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
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
27.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
27.54 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
64 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 318i
55 mpg
city
37 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
