The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) vs. BMW 318d Touring (12 - 15)

€ 32,300
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,200
 BMW 318d Touring (12 - 15) BMW 318d Touring
€ 32,300
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 5.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 3.4 inches taller than the BMW 318d Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318d Touring
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
72.1
82
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring (12 - 15)
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
59.7 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring (12 - 15)
110.6
182
187.7 in
Length
182 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318d Touring
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.04 %
BMW 318d Touring (12 - 15)

General

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318d Touring
B8
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
*DSR*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d Touring
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring

Performance

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318d Touring
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring

▶ REPLAY
22.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.23 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
22.39 lb/hp
24.23 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
48 mpg
city
42 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
976 mi
Range
787 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
976 mi
787 mi
BMW 318d Touring
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 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
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft