The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19) vs. BMW 318d xDrive (15 - 18)
€ 32,300
€ 39,800
€ 32,300
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 SCR is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318d
58.1
72.1
82
56.5
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.5 in
109.7
187.7
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 SCR
BMW 318d
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.58 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318d
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
*DSR*
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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22.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.46 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
22.39 lb/hp
23.46 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
57 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 318d
47 mpg
city
44 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
1000 mi
Range
787 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
1000 mi
787 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
84.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
