The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 45,400
€ 27,300
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.3
71.3
80
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
110.6
182.4
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3247 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.18 %
General
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
F30
Generation
B7
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 330i
249 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330i
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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13.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.06 lb/hp
BMW 330i
13.9 lb/hp
27.06 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 330i
43 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
678 mi
Range
725 mi
BMW 330i
678 mi
725 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
113.6 kWh
BMW 330i
104.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
