The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) vs. BMW 318i (15 - 18)

€ 46,400
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 33,400
 BMW 318i (15 - 18) BMW 318i
€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400

ⓘ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 5.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 318i
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
72.1
82
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318i (15 - 18)
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 318i (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
187.7 in
Length
182.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 318i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.68 %
BMW 318i (15 - 18)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 318i
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 318i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B38
*CJX*
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
276 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 318i

Performance

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

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
33 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 318i
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
578 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
578 mi
731 mi
BMW 318i
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
134.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data