The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. BMW 318i (15 - 18)

€ 33,300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 33,400
BMW 318i (15 - 18) BMW 318i
€ 33,300
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
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318i (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 318i (15 - 18)
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
3382 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.84 %
BMW 318i (15 - 18)

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
*CFG*
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
175 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 318i

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318i
141 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

▶ REPLAY
19.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
19.33 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
44 mpg
city
37 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 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
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data