The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) vs. BMW 318d Touring xDrive (15 - 18)
€ 31,600
€ 41,500
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500
ⓘ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 SCR BlueMotion is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 318d Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 318d Touring
59.1
72.1
82
56.5
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
59.1 in
Height
56.5 in
109.7
187.7
110.6
182.4
187.7 in
Length
182.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 318d Touring
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.52 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 318d Touring
B8
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 318d Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
*DCZ*
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
118 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 318d Touring
129 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d Touring
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28.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.51 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
28.12 lb/hp
24.51 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
62 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
53 mpg
city
41 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
965 mi
Range
754 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
965 mi
754 mi
BMW 318d Touring
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 318d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
