The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 35,200
€ 31,100
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 318i
58.1
72.1
82
55.9
71.5
78.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.1 in
Height
55.9 in
109.7
187.7
108.7
178.4
187.7 in
Length
178.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 318i
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.01 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 318i
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 318i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
*CJS*
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 318i
144 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 318i
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
695 mi
Range
593 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
593 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
125 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
