The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 43,200
€ 44,300
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
BMW 330i
VW Passat GTE
56.3
71.3
80
57.3
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
57.3 in
110.6
182.4
109.9
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i
VW Passat GTE
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
390 lb
10.27 %
General
BMW 330i
VW Passat GTE
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 330i
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 330i
249 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 330i
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
BMW 330i
VW Passat GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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13.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 330i
13.68 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
138 mpg
BMW 330i
39 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
30 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
611 mi
Range
1827 mi
BMW 330i
611 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
32.2 kWh
BMW 330i
115.6 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
