The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 318i (08 - 11)
€ 42,000
€ 29,000
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 23.6 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
4531
4767 mm
Length
4531 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318i
1637 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
2250 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
202 kg
12.34 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318i
B8
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DFH*
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
187 bhp
141 bhp
BMW 318i
400 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
190 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
400 NM
190 NM
BMW 318i
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
8.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.18 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
8.75 kg/bhp
10.18 kg/bhp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
55 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 318i
47 mpg
city
35 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
804 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
804 mi
621 mi
BMW 318i
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
104.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 5
161 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
613 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
