The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 44,300
€ 29,500
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
VW Passat GTE
BMW 318i
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
187.7 in
Length
178 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
BMW 318i
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
567 lb
14.94 %
General
VW Passat GTE
BMW 318i
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat GTE
BMW 318i
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
*DGE*
Engine Code
N43-B20
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 6000 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
VW Passat GTE
BMW 318i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 318i
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
1827 mi
Range
611 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
611 mi
BMW 318i
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
