The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d Touring xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 54,200

€ 27,200

€ 54,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘ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 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 330d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
56.3
71.3
80
59.7
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
59.7 in
110.6
182.4
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3402 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
467 lb
12.07 %

General
BMW 330d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
F31
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*CAY*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 330d Touring
254 hp
104 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330d Touring
413 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 330d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.71 lb/hp
BMW 330d Touring
15.23 lb/hp
32.71 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 330d Touring
44 mpg
53 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
38 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
656 mi
Range
989 mi
BMW 330d Touring
656 mi
989 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
111 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
BMW 330d Touring
111 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1272 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft