The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. BMW 318d (10 - 11)

€ 36,300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 31,900
 BMW 318d (10 - 11) BMW 318d
€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘ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 9.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318d
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318d (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 DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
Blueprint BMW 318d (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
188 in
Length
178.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318d
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.86 %
BMW 318d (10 - 11)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318d
B8
Generation
E90
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
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 3600 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d
251 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

▶ REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
23.09 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
BMW 318d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
59 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 318d
52 mpg
city
44 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
917 mi
Range
843 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
917 mi
843 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data