The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) vs. BMW 318d DPF (07 - 08)

€ 30,400
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 30,000
 BMW 318d DPF (07 - 08) BMW 318d DPF
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 318d DPF.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 318d DPF
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318d DPF (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 318d DPF (07 - 08)
108.7
178
187.8 in
Length
178 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 318d DPF
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.74 %
BMW 318d DPF (07 - 08)

General

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 318d DPF
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 318d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
BMP
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 318d DPF

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 318d DPF
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d DPF

▶ REPLAY
25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.24 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
BMW 318d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 318d DPF
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
925 mi
Range
807 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
925 mi
807 mi
BMW 318d DPF
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 318d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 318d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data