The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14) vs. BMW 318i (15 - 18)
€ 29,100
€ 33,400
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318i
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
182.4
187.8 in
Length
182.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318i
3377 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.73 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318i
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B38
BMP
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318i
131 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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24.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
24.47 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 318i
42 mpg
city
37 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
946 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
946 mi
731 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1252 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
