The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) vs. BMW 318i Touring (06 - 07)
€ 31,600
€ 28,300
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the BMW 318i Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318i Touring
59.7
71.7
81.2
55.8
71.5
78.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
59.7 in
Height
55.8 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
178
187.8 in
Length
178 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318i Touring
3336 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.54 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318i Touring
B7
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
*CTH*
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
127 hp
BMW 318i Touring
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 318i Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318i Touring
135 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Touring
▶ REPLAY
21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
21.11 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318i Touring
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
702 mi
Range
515 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
702 mi
515 mi
BMW 318i Touring
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
144 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
117.5 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1294 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft
