The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. BMW 318d Touring xDrive (15 - 18)

€ 33,600
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 41,500
 BMW 318d Touring xDrive (15 - 18) BMW 318d Touring
€ 33,600
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 2.0 BlueTDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the BMW 318d Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 318d Touring
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56.5
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring xDrive (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring xDrive (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
187.8 in
Length
182.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 318d Touring
3633 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4729 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.19 %
BMW 318d Touring xDrive (15 - 18)

General

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 318d Touring
B7
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 318d Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
BMP
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring

Performance

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 318d Touring
129 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring

▶ REPLAY
26.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.51 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
26.33 lb/hp
24.51 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
44 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
754 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
821 mi
754 mi
BMW 318d Touring
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
109.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 318d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1305 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft