The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. BMW 318d Touring Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 39,700

€ 41,600

€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘ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 SCR BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the BMW 318d Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 318d Touring
59.7
72.1
82
56.7
71.9
81.4
72.1 in
Width
71.9 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
59.7 in
Height
56.7 in
109.7
187.7
112.2
185.4
187.7 in
Length
185.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 318d Touring
3486 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
4.75 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 318d Touring
B8
Generation
G21
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 318d Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
*DFH*
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
187 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 318d Touring
145 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring
▶ REPLAY
18.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.73 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
18.64 lb/hp
24.73 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
51 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
44 mpg
city
49 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
892 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
892 mi
565 mi
BMW 318d Touring
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
94.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 318d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1299 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft