The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14) vs. BMW 318d (10 - 11)
€ 33,500
€ 31,900
€ 33,500
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 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 318d
57.9
71.7
81.2
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
178.4
187.8 in
Length
178.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 318d
3389 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.07 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 318d
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 318d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*CCZ*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 318d
148 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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16.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
16.37 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
33 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 318d
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
604 mi
Range
843 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
604 mi
843 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
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 TSI
136.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
