The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330e Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
€ 51,600

€ 33,800

€ 51,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330e is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF.
BMW 330e
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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
188
185.4 in
Length
188 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330e
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
838 lb
20.94 %

General
BMW 330e
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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 1.5 TSI OPF
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
288 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 330e
288 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
310 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Performance
BMW 330e
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
13.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
BMW 330e
13.89 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330e
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 330e
147 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
No data
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
1553 mi
Range
774 mi
BMW 330e
1553 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 330e
30.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
51 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330e
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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