The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d BluePerformance (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 42,900
€ 30,100
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330d BluePerformance is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
BMW 330d BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
178.4
106.8
187.8
178.4 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330d BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
7.89 %
General
BMW 330d BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330d BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 330d BluePerformance
242 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330d BluePerformance
384 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 330d BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
14.67 lb/hp
20.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 330d BluePerformance
41 mpg
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
665 mi
Range
669 mi
BMW 330d BluePerformance
665 mi
669 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 330d BluePerformance
117.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
