The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d Touring (08 - 12) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 43,500
€ 28,500
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330d Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
BMW 330d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55.8
71.5
78.3
59.4
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.8 in
Height
59.4 in
108.7
178.2
106.8
187.8
178.2 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3411 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
7.64 %
General
BMW 330d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
E91
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 330d Touring
242 hp
104 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330d Touring
384 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
BMW 330d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
15.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.8 lb/hp
BMW 330d Touring
15.26 lb/hp
32.8 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 330d Touring
40 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
642 mi
Range
1012 mi
BMW 330d Touring
642 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 330d Touring
121.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
