The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 37,500
€ 31,100
€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 9.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318i
57.9
71.7
81.2
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
178.4
187.8 in
Length
178.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318i
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.22 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318i
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
*CFG*
Engine Code
N43-B20
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 6000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
175 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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20.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
20.79 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
42 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 318i
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
754 mi
Range
593 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
754 mi
593 mi
BMW 318i
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).
125 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
115.2 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
