The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i Touring Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 42,000
€ 36,200
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘ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 9.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT.
BMW 330i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
55.8
71.5
78.3
59.7
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.8 in
Height
59.7 in
108.7
178
109.7
187.7
178 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.68 %
General
BMW 330i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
E91
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 330i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 330i Touring
254 hp
178 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 330i Touring
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 330i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.64 lb/hp
BMW 330i Touring
14.15 lb/hp
18.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 330i Touring
25 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
18 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
421 mi
Range
684 mi
BMW 330i Touring
421 mi
684 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
113.6 kWh
BMW 330i Touring
176.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
