The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 52,400
€ 35,700
€ 52,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI.
BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
56.3
71.3
80
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 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 2.0 TSI
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
8.64 %
General
BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 330d
254 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 330d
413 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Performance
BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
BMW 330d
14.67 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 330d
45 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
681 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW 330d
681 mi
565 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 330d
107 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
