The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) vs. BMW 318d Touring DPF (06 - 07)
€ 33,800

€ 31,100

€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 EcoFuel is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the BMW 318d Touring DPF.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 318d Touring DPF
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 EcoFuel
BMW 318d Touring DPF
3631 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.08 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 318d Touring DPF
B7
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M47
*CDG*
Engine Code
M47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
120 hp
BMW 318d Touring DPF
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 318d Touring DPF
132 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring DPF
▶ REPLAY
24.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.03 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.53 lb/hp
29.03 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
35 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 318d Touring DPF
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
8.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
283 mi
Range
654 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
283 mi
654 mi
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
128.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 318d Touring DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 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