The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) vs. BMW 318d (19 - ..)

€ 32,600
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 37,900
 BMW 318d (19 - ..) BMW 318d
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT is 2.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318d
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
56.5
Blueprint BMW 318d (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
71.7 in
Width
71.9 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 318d (19 - ..)
112.2
185.4
187.8 in
Length
185.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318d
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.56 %
BMW 318d (19 - ..)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318d
B7
Generation
G20
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 TDI BMT
BMW 318d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
BMR
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
168 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318d
141 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

▶ REPLAY
20.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
20.47 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
BMW 318d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
946 mi
Range
578 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
946 mi
578 mi
BMW 318d
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data