The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 44,300
€ 34,000
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat GTE is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
VW Passat GTE
BMW 318d
57.3
72.1
82
55.9
71.5
78.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.3 in
Height
55.9 in
109.9
187.7
108.7
178.4
187.7 in
Length
178.4 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
BMW 318d
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
445 lb
11.72 %
General
VW Passat GTE
BMW 318d
B8
Generation
E90
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat GTE
BMW 318d
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*DGE*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
VW Passat GTE
BMW 318d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.77 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
23.77 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 318d
No data
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
1827 mi
Range
715 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
715 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
32.2 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
