The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14) vs. BMW 318d BluePerformance (14 - 15)
€ 37,500
€ 34,900
€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 5.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 318d BluePerformance.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318d BluePerformance
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
187.8 in
Length
182 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318d BluePerformance
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.01 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318d BluePerformance
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*CFG*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
175 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318d BluePerformance
137 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
20.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.22 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
20.79 lb/hp
23.22 lb/hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
42 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d BluePerformance
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
754 mi
Range
824 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
754 mi
824 mi
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
115.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
