The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i Touring (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
€ 45,000

€ 33,800

€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW 330i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56.3
71.3
80
59.7
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
59.7 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 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3631 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
71 lb
1.96 %

General
BMW 330i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
F31
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 330i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
*CDG*

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 5500 rpm
BMW 330i Touring
249 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330i Touring
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
BMW 330i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
14.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.53 lb/hp
BMW 330i Touring
14.3 lb/hp
24.53 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 330i Touring
37 mpg
35 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
583 mi
Range
283 mi
BMW 330i Touring
583 mi
283 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 330i Touring
121.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft