The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 40,400
€ 27,500
€ 40,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 9.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.6
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.9 in
Height
57.6 in
108.7
178
106.8
187.8
178 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.27 %
General
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 330i
254 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
Performance
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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13.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
BMW 330i
13.37 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 330i
26 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
18 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
435 mi
Range
1061 mi
BMW 330i
435 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 330i
170.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
