The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) vs. BMW 318d Touring xDrive (15 - 18)
€ 31,100
€ 41,500
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the BMW 318d Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BMW 318d Touring
59.7
71.7
81.2
56.5
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
59.7 in
Height
56.5 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
182.4
187.8 in
Length
182.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BMW 318d Touring
3336 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.02 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BMW 318d Touring
B7
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BMW 318d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
*CTH*
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d Touring
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BMW 318d Touring
135 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d Touring
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21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.51 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
21.11 lb/hp
24.51 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
669 mi
Range
754 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
669 mi
754 mi
BMW 318d Touring
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BMW 318d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1294 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
