The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) vs. BMW 318d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 30,400
€ 35,900
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 318d
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 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 318d
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.74 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 318d
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 318d
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
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 318d
132 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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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
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
925 mi
Range
824 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
925 mi
824 mi
BMW 318d
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
