The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. BMW 318d xDrive (15 - 18)

€ 42,300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 39,800
 BMW 318d xDrive (15 - 18) BMW 318d
€ 42,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800

ⓘ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 1.7 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
56.5
Blueprint BMW 318d xDrive (15 - 18)
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
Blueprint BMW 318d xDrive (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
188 in
Length
182.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318d
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.95 %
BMW 318d xDrive (15 - 18)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318d
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 B47
*DFH*
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
187 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
52 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 318d
45 mpg
city
44 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
912 mi
Range
787 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
912 mi
787 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 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
1102 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data