The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) vs. BMW 318d Touring DPF (06 - 07)
€ 28,500
€ 31,100
€ 28,500
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the BMW 318d Touring DPF.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 318d Touring DPF
59.4
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
59.4 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 318d Touring DPF
3411 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.1 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 318d Touring DPF
B7
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M47
*CAY*
Engine Code
M47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
120 hp
BMW 318d Touring DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 318d Touring DPF
122 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d Touring DPF
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32.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.03 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
32.8 lb/hp
29.03 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 318d Touring DPF
45 mpg
city
30 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
1012 mi
Range
654 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1012 mi
654 mi
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
88.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 318d Touring DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 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
