The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) vs. BMW 318i Touring (06 - 07)
€ 27,900
€ 28,300
€ 27,900
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 9.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the BMW 318i Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318i Touring
59.7
72.1
82
55.8
71.5
78.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
59.7 in
Height
55.8 in
109.7
187.7
108.7
178
187.7 in
Length
178 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318i Touring
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.38 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318i Touring
B8
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 turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
*CZC*
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
127 hp
BMW 318i Touring
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 318i Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318i Touring
128 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 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
24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
24.98 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 318i Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
692 mi
Range
515 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
692 mi
515 mi
BMW 318i 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).
144 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 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
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft
