The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) vs. BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 43,700

€ 29,500

€ 43,700
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 13.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 318d DPF.
VW Passat GTE
BMW 318d DPF
58.4
72.1
82
55.9
71.5
78.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.4 in
Height
55.9 in
109.7
191.9
108.7
178
191.9 in
Length
178 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
BMW 318d DPF
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
13 %

General
VW Passat GTE
BMW 318d DPF
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat GTE
BMW 318d DPF
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M47
*DGE*
Engine Code
M47-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
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
120 hp
BMW 318d DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 318d DPF
Performance
VW Passat GTE
BMW 318d DPF
138 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d DPF
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17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.74 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Passat GTE
168 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 318d DPF
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
2219 mi
Range
677 mi
VW Passat GTE
2219 mi
677 mi
BMW 318d DPF
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).
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
26.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 318d DPF
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 4
43 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
BMW 318d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data