The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) vs. BMW 316d (15 - 15)
€ 30,100
€ 31,900
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.8 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 316d.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 316d
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.3
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
56.3 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
182
187.8 in
Length
182 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 316d
3311 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.45 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 316d
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 316d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
*CDA*
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 316d
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 316d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316d
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20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
20.96 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 316d
25 mpg
city
51 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
630 mi
Range
908 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
630 mi
908 mi
BMW 316d
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 316d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 316d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
