The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF (19 - ..)

€ 45,700
BMW 330e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 18) BMW 330e iPerformance
€ 31,600
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF (19 - ..) VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 330e iPerformance is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF.
BMW 330e iPerformance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
56.3
Blueprint BMW 330e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 18)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF (19 - ..)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 330e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF (19 - ..)
109.7
188
182.4 in
Length
188 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330e iPerformance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
BMW 330e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
683 lb
17.86 %
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF (19 - ..)

General

BMW 330e iPerformance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
F30
Generation
B8
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 1.5 TSI OPF
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-A20
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
249 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 330e iPerformance
249 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
310 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330e iPerformance
310 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF

Performance

BMW 330e iPerformance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330e iPerformance

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF

 REPLAY
15.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
BMW 330e iPerformance
15.36 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330e iPerformance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
124 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 330e iPerformance
124 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
No data
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1341 mi
Range
774 mi
BMW 330e iPerformance
1341 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 330e iPerformance
36 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
71 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330e iPerformance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data