The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 36,300

€ 31,100

€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 24.4 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 5.5 cm taller than the BMW 318i.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318i
1476
1832
2083
1421
1817
1989
1832 mm
Width
1817 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1476 mm
Height
1421 mm
2786
4775
2760
4531
4775 mm
Length
4531 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318i
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg

Weight Difference:
85 kg
5.48 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318i
B8
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
*DSR*
Engine Code
N43-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
148 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
148 bhp
141 bhp
BMW 318i
340 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
190 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
340 NM
190 NM
BMW 318i
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
10.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.39 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
10.47 kg/bhp
10.39 kg/bhp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
71 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 318i
63 mpg
city
32 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
No data
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
917 mi
Range
593 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
917 mi
593 mi
BMW 318i
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).
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).
125 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
460 L











No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data