The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 34,800
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,000
 BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 318d
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000

ⓘ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 318d.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318d
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11)
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 318d
3508 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.48 %
BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318d
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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 N47
BMR
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
168 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 318d
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
715 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
821 mi
715 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
109.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data