The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330i Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

€ 44,800
BMW 330i Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 330i
€ 44,200
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 330i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.8
Blueprint BMW 330i Steptronic (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
71.9 in
Width
72.1 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.8 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 330i Steptronic (19 - ..)
112.2
185.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
185.4 in
Length
187.7 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3794 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
BMW 330i Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
388 lb
10.23 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

General

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
G20
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 330i
254 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 330i
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
BMW 330i
13.41 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 330i
41 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
746 mi
BMW 330i
632 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 330i
109.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data