The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. BMW 318d Touring (12 - 15)
€ 34,300
€ 35,200
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 3.4 inches taller than the BMW 318d Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318d Touring
59.7
71.7
81.2
56.3
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
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 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318d Touring
3435 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.52 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318d Touring
B7
Generation
F31
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 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318d Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*CFG*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
175 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d Touring
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318d Touring
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d Touring
▶ REPLAY
19.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.23 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
19.63 lb/hp
24.23 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
42 mpg
city
42 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
925 mi
Range
787 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
925 mi
787 mi
BMW 318d Touring
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1349 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
