The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI (12 - 13) vs. BMW 318d Touring (18 - 19)
€ 33,900

€ 39,600

€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 4.8 inches taller than the BMW 318d Touring.
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d Touring
61
71.7
81.2
56.3
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
61 in
Height
56.3 in
106.7
187.8
110.6
182.4
187.8 in
Length
182.4 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d Touring
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.54 %

General
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d Touring
B7
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
*CDA*
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring
Performance
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d Touring
131 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring
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22.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
22.18 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
31 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
22 mpg
city
45 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
565 mi
Range
787 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
565 mi
787 mi
BMW 318d Touring
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
145.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft