The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) vs. BMW 318d Touring DPF (07 - 08)
€ 34,000

€ 31,600

€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 ACT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the BMW 318d Touring DPF.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 318d Touring DPF
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 ACT
BMW 318d Touring DPF
3389 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.73 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 318d Touring DPF
B8
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*CZE*
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d Touring DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 318d Touring DPF
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring DPF
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22.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.7 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
22.9 lb/hp
24.7 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
41 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 318d Touring DPF
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
720 mi
Range
790 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
720 mi
790 mi
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Environmental Impact
108 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
108 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 318d Touring DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 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