The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 45,400
€ 33,900
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56.3
71.3
80
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
110.6
182.4
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3115 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10 %
General
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
F30
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 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 330i
249 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330i
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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13.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.05 lb/hp
BMW 330i
13.9 lb/hp
21.05 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 330i
43 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
678 mi
Range
719 mi
BMW 330i
678 mi
719 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 330i
104.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
