The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) vs. BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 44,200
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 33,500
 BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 318d
€ 44,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500

ⓘ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 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10)
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 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10)
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
3794 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
443 lb
11.68 %
BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 318d
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 318d
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*CUA*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
237 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
369 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 318d

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 318d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
43 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 318d
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
677 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
746 mi
677 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
113.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data