The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 32,600
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 33,500
BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 318d
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500

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 9.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 318d
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10)
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 DSG (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.4
187.8 in
Length
178.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 318d
3530 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.07 %
BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10)

General

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 318d
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-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
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 318d

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 318d
131 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

 REPLAY
25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.77 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.58 lb/hp
23.77 lb/hp
BMW 318d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
45 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 318d
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
836 mi
Range
677 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
836 mi
677 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
107 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
107 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data