The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 43,200
€ 35,600
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 3.6 V6 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 318i
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
182.4
187.8 in
Length
182.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 318i
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
489 lb
12.88 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 318i
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 318i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B38
*BWS*
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
3
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 318i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 318i
19 mpg
city
38 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
454 mi
Range
746 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
746 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
