The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) vs. BMW 318i Touring Steptronic (15 - 19)

€ 33,800
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 37,300
 BMW 318i Touring Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 318i Touring
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300

ⓘ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 EcoFuel is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 3.4 inches taller than the BMW 318i Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 318i Touring
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318i Touring Steptronic (15 - 19)
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
59.7 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 318i Touring Steptronic (15 - 19)
110.6
182.4
187.8 in
Length
182.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 318i Touring
3631 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
4.98 %
BMW 318i Touring Steptronic (15 - 19)

General

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 318i Touring
B7
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 318i Touring
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B38
*CDG*
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i Touring
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 318i Touring

Performance

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 318i Touring
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i Touring

▶ REPLAY
24.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.75 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.53 lb/hp
25.75 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 318i Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
35 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
8.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
283 mi
Range
703 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
283 mi
703 mi
BMW 318i Touring
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
128.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 318i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft