The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW 318d Touring (12 - 15)
€ 34,900
€ 35,200
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 3.4 inches taller than the BMW 318d Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 318d Touring
59.7
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
59.7 in
Height
56.3 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 ACT
BMW 318d Touring
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.26 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 318d Touring
B8
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 318d Touring
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
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 318d Touring
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d Touring
▶ REPLAY
21.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.23 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
21.64 lb/hp
24.23 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
46 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
37 mpg
city
42 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
719 mi
Range
787 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
719 mi
787 mi
BMW 318d Touring
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
96.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 318d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1294 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
