The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14) vs. BMW 318d xDrive (15 - 18)

€ 37,500
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 39,800
 BMW 318d xDrive (15 - 18) BMW 318d
€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800

ⓘ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 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318d
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56.5
Blueprint BMW 318d xDrive (15 - 18)
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 318d xDrive (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 318d
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.54 %
BMW 318d xDrive (15 - 18)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318d
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch 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 tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
*CFG*
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
175 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
42 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 318d
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
754 mi
Range
787 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
754 mi
787 mi
BMW 318d
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
115.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data