The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 32,600
€ 34,000
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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 23.8 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 4.9 cm taller than the BMW 318d.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 318d
1470
1820
2062
1421
1817
1989
1820 mm
Width
1817 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1470 mm
Height
1421 mm
2712
4769
2760
4531
4769 mm
Length
4531 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 318d
1601 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg
Weight Difference:
81 kg
5.06 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 318d
B7
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 bhp
141 bhp
BMW 318d
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
320 NM
320 NM
BMW 318d
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 318d
131 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
▶ REPLAY
11.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.78 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
11.6 kg/bhp
10.78 kg/bhp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
54 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 318d
43 mpg
city
42 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
836 mi
Range
715 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
836 mi
715 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).
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).
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
107 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
559 kg
Maximum Payload
430 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
