The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)

€ 49,200
BMW 330d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 330d BluePerformance
€ 26,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 49,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 330d BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.3
Blueprint BMW 330d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 330d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
182 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330d BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
BMW 330d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
701 lb
18.87 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)

General

BMW 330d BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 330d BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 330d BluePerformance
254 hp
123 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 330d BluePerformance
413 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 330d BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.5 lb/hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
14.63 lb/hp
24.5 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330d BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 330d BluePerformance
45 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
681 mi
Range
692 mi
BMW 330d BluePerformance
681 mi
692 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
107 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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 330d BluePerformance
107 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330d BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data