The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) vs. BMW 318d Touring xDrive (13 - 15)
€ 27,900
€ 37,700
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700
ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the BMW 318d Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318d Touring
59.7
72.1
82
56.5
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
59.7 in
Height
56.5 in
109.7
187.7
110.6
182
187.7 in
Length
182 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318d Touring
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
531 lb
14.73 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318d Touring
B8
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 BMT
BMW 318d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*CZC*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d Touring
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318d Touring
128 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d Touring
▶ REPLAY
24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.57 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
24.98 lb/hp
25.57 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
692 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
692 mi
723 mi
BMW 318d Touring
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
