The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17) vs. BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 36,300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 34,000
 BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 318d
€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000

ⓘ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 BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 318d
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)
72.1
82
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11)
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 BMT
BMW 318d
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.98 %
BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 318d
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 318d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*DFH*
Engine Code
N47-D20
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 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
187 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 318d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

▶ REPLAY
17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.77 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
17.74 lb/hp
23.77 lb/hp
BMW 318d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 318d
47 mpg
city
35 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
976 mi
Range
715 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
976 mi
715 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
86.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data