The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19) vs. BMW 318i (07 - 08)
€ 32,300
![VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/VW_Passat_B8-14.png)
€ 27,300
![BMW 318i (07 - 08)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/BMW_3er_E90.webp)
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 24.7 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 5.5 cm taller than the BMW 318i.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318i
1476
1832
2083
1421
1817
1989
1832 mm
Width
1817 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1476 mm
Height
1421 mm
2786
4767
2760
4520
4767 mm
Length
4520 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318i
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
![VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/VW_Passat_B8-14.png)
Weight Difference:
68 kg
4.52 %
![BMW 318i (07 - 08)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_3er_E90.png)
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318i
B8
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
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Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
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6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
*DSR*
Engine Code
N43-B20
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4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
148 bhp
141 bhp
BMW 318i
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
190 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
340 NM
190 NM
BMW 318i
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
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VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
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BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
10.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.18 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
10.16 kg/bhp
10.18 kg/bhp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
69 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 318i
56 mpg
city
36 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
1000 mi
Range
664 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
1000 mi
664 mi
BMW 318i
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
84.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 4
133 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
547 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
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No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data