The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW 318d (19 - ..)

€ 38,500
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 37,900
 BMW 318d (19 - ..) BMW 318d
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 318d
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
56.5
Blueprint BMW 318d (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
72.1 in
Width
71.9 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
58.1 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 318d (19 - ..)
112.2
185.4
187.7 in
Length
185.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 318d
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.98 %
BMW 318d (19 - ..)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 318d
B8
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 318d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
*CXD*
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 318d
153 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
651 mi
Range
578 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
651 mi
578 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data