The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d DPF (05 - 08) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 39,300
€ 28,700
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330d DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 330d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
71.5
78.3
58.1
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
108.7
178
109.7
187.7
178 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
617 lb
16.71 %
General
BMW 330d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 330d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 330d DPF
228 hp
123 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 330d DPF
369 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 330d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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16.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25 lb/hp
BMW 330d DPF
16.2 lb/hp
25 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 330d DPF
36 mpg
47 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
583 mi
Range
733 mi
BMW 330d DPF
583 mi
733 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 330d DPF
133.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
