The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) vs. BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 31,300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,600
 BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 318i
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318i
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
72.1
82
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
187.7 in
Length
182.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318i
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.66 %
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318i
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
*DSR*
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 318i

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

▶ REPLAY
21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
21.97 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
BMW 318i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 318i
48 mpg
city
38 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
976 mi
Range
746 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
976 mi
746 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data