The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 46,500
€ 30,100
€ 46,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
BMW 330d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
178.4
106.8
187.8
178.4 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3311 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
492 lb
12.94 %
General
BMW 330d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 330d
242 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330d
384 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW 330d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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15.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
BMW 330d
15.71 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 330d
35 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
557 mi
Range
630 mi
BMW 330d
557 mi
630 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 330d
139.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
