The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) vs. BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 46,400
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 33,500
 BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 318d
€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 318d
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
72.1
82
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10)
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 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.4
187.7 in
Length
178.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 318d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.87 %
BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 318d
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 318d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*CJX*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
276 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 318d

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 318d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

▶ REPLAY
12.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.77 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
12.9 lb/hp
23.77 lb/hp
BMW 318d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
33 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 318d
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
578 mi
Range
677 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
578 mi
677 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
134.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data