The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
€ 45,700

€ 30,500

€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330e iPerformance 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 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 330e iPerformance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 330e iPerformance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
556 lb
14.54 %

General
BMW 330e iPerformance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330e iPerformance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-A20
Engine Code
*CKM*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
249 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 330e iPerformance
249 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
310 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330e iPerformance
310 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 330e iPerformance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330e iPerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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15.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
BMW 330e iPerformance
15.36 lb/hp
20.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330e iPerformance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
124 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 330e iPerformance
124 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1341 mi
Range
702 mi
BMW 330e iPerformance
1341 mi
702 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
36 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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 330e iPerformance
36 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
71 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330e iPerformance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data