The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 52,400
€ 27,500
€ 52,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
BMW 330d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56.3
71.3
80
57.6
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.6 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
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.95 %
General
BMW 330d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
254 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330d
413 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
BMW 330d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
BMW 330d
14.67 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 330d
45 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
39 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
681 mi
Range
1061 mi
BMW 330d
681 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
107 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 330d
107 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
