The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) vs. BMW 318d Touring xDrive (13 - 15)
€ 31,100
€ 37,700
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the BMW 318d Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d Touring
59.7
71.7
81.2
56.5
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
59.7 in
Height
56.5 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
182
187.8 in
Length
182 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d Touring
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.41 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d Touring
B7
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*CDA*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
158 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d Touring
135 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d Touring
▶ REPLAY
21.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.57 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
21.35 lb/hp
25.57 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
630 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
630 mi
723 mi
BMW 318d Touring
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
