The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330e Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 51,600

€ 28,700

€ 51,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330e is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 330e
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.9
71.9
81.4
58.1
72.1
82
71.9 in
Width
72.1 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.9 in
Height
58.1 in
112.2
185.4
109.7
187.7
185.4 in
Length
187.7 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330e
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
926 lb
23.14 %

General
BMW 330e
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
G20
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 330e
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
288 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 330e
288 hp
123 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
310 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 330e
310 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 330e
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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13.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25 lb/hp
BMW 330e
13.89 lb/hp
25 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330e
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 330e
147 mpg
47 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
No data
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
1553 mi
Range
733 mi
BMW 330e
1553 mi
733 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 330e
30.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
51 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330e
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data