The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i Touring (08 - 12) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 42,500
€ 31,100
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330i Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI.
BMW 330i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
55.8
71.5
78.3
59.7
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.8 in
Height
59.7 in
108.7
178.2
106.8
187.8
178.2 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3336 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.32 %
General
BMW 330i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
E91
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 330i Touring
268 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330i Touring
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 330i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
BMW 330i Touring
13.28 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 330i Touring
31 mpg
36 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
515 mi
Range
669 mi
BMW 330i Touring
515 mi
669 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 330i Touring
144 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
