The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) vs. BMW 318d (12 - 15)

€ 35,700
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TSI
€ 33,800
 BMW 318d (12 - 15) BMW 318d
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 318d
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318d (12 - 15)
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 318d (12 - 15)
110.6
182
187.8 in
Length
182 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 318d
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.82 %
BMW 318d (12 - 15)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 318d
B7
Generation
F30
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
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
147 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.22 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
16.44 lb/hp
23.22 lb/hp
BMW 318d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
824 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
565 mi
824 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
145.8 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
145.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data