The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i Coupé Automatic (06 - 07) vs. VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 11)
€ 43,600
€ 32,700
€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330i Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.6 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI.
BMW 330i Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
54.9
70.2
78.1
55.8
73
82.3
70.2 in
Width
73 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
54.9 in
Height
55.8 in
108.7
180.3
106.7
188.9
180.3 in
Length
188.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3336 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.02 %
General
BMW 330i Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
E92
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 330i Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 330i Coupé
268 hp
158 hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330i Coupé
232 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW 330i Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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12.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
BMW 330i Coupé
12.83 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 330i Coupé
26 mpg
32 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
435 mi
Range
596 mi
BMW 330i Coupé
435 mi
596 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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).
138.2 kWh
BMW 330i Coupé
170.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
