The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) vs. BMW 318d BluePerformance Steptronic (14 - 15)

€ 43,700
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat GTE
€ 37,100
 BMW 318d BluePerformance Steptronic (14 - 15) BMW 318d BluePerformance
€ 43,700
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 GTE is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the BMW 318d BluePerformance.
VW Passat GTE
BMW 318d BluePerformance
58.4
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318d BluePerformance Steptronic (14 - 15)
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.4 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
191.9
Blueprint BMW 318d BluePerformance Steptronic (14 - 15)
110.6
182
191.9 in
Length
182 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat GTE
BMW 318d BluePerformance
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13 %
BMW 318d BluePerformance Steptronic (14 - 15)

General

VW Passat GTE
BMW 318d BluePerformance
B8
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 GTE
BMW 318d BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance

Performance

VW Passat GTE
BMW 318d BluePerformance
138 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.74 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat GTE
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Passat GTE
168 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d BluePerformance
No data
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2219 mi
Range
824 mi
VW Passat GTE
2219 mi
824 mi
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
26.6 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Passat GTE
26.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
43 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat GTE
BMW 318d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data