The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 318d Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 42,000
€ 40,000
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318d
58.1
72.1
82
56.5
71.9
81.4
72.1 in
Width
71.9 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
58.1 in
Height
56.5 in
109.7
187.7
112.2
185.4
187.7 in
Length
185.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318d
3609 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.54 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318d
B8
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
*DFH*
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
187 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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19.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.79 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
19.3 lb/hp
22.79 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
46 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 318d
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
804 mi
Range
592 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
804 mi
592 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
104.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
259 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1351 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
