The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
€ 46,500
€ 43,700
€ 46,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700
ⓘ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 13.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
BMW 330d
VW Passat GTE
55.9
71.5
78.3
58.4
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.9 in
Height
58.4 in
108.7
178.4
109.7
191.9
178.4 in
Length
191.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330d
VW Passat GTE
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.29 %
General
BMW 330d
VW Passat GTE
E90
Generation
B8
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 330d
VW Passat GTE
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 330d
242 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 330d
384 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
BMW 330d
VW Passat GTE
153 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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15.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
BMW 330d
15.71 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
168 mpg
BMW 330d
35 mpg
168 mpg
VW Passat GTE
27 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
557 mi
Range
2219 mi
BMW 330d
557 mi
2219 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
26.6 kWh
BMW 330d
139.9 kWh
26.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
