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

€ 35,300

€ 54,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR.
BMW 330d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
56.3
71.3
80
59.7
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
59.7 in
110.6
182.4
109.7
187.9
182.4 in
Length
187.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
11.97 %

General
BMW 330d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
F31
Generation
B8
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 330d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*DCZ*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 330d Touring
254 hp
118 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 330d Touring
413 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 330d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
15.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
BMW 330d Touring
15.23 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 330d Touring
44 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
38 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
656 mi
Range
853 mi
BMW 330d Touring
656 mi
853 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 330d Touring
111 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft












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