The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 318d BluePerformance (14 - 15)
€ 34,600
€ 34,900
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 318d BluePerformance.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318d BluePerformance
58.1
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
109.7
187.7
110.6
182
187.7 in
Length
182 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318d BluePerformance
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.82 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318d BluePerformance
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*DSR*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318d BluePerformance
135 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.22 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
23 lb/hp
23.22 lb/hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d BluePerformance
46 mpg
city
44 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
976 mi
Range
824 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
976 mi
824 mi
BMW 318d BluePerformance
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
86.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
