The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 38,300
€ 34,300
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR.
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
55.9
71.5
78.3
58.1
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
108.7
178
109.7
188
178 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.64 %
General
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 330i
254 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330i
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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13.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
BMW 330i
13.24 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 330i
27 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
19 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
450 mi
Range
853 mi
BMW 330i
450 mi
853 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 330i
164.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
