The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) vs. BMW 318d BluePerformance Steptronic (14 - 15)
€ 35,700
€ 37,100
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘ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 BluePerformance.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 318d BluePerformance
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.3
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
106.8
187.8
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 BluePerformance
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.53 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 318d BluePerformance
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 318d BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 318d BluePerformance
147 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d BluePerformance
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16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
16.44 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d BluePerformance
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
565 mi
Range
824 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
565 mi
824 mi
BMW 318d BluePerformance
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).
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 BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 318d BluePerformance
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
