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 9.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318i
58.1
72.1
82
55.9
71.5
78.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.1 in
Height
55.9 in
109.7
187.7
108.7
178.4
187.7 in
Length
178.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318i
3609 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
445 lb
12.33 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318i
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
*DFH*
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
187 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
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
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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19.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
19.3 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
46 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 318i
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
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
259 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1351 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
