The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i Touring Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
€ 42,800

€ 31,600

€ 42,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 3.3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion.
BMW 330i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
55.8
71.5
78.3
59.1
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.8 in
Height
59.1 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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.68 %

General
BMW 330i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
E91
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*DCZ*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 330i Touring
268 hp
118 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330i Touring
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Performance
BMW 330i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
13.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.12 lb/hp
BMW 330i Touring
13.41 lb/hp
28.12 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 330i Touring
32 mpg
62 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
23 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
529 mi
Range
965 mi
BMW 330i Touring
529 mi
965 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 330i Touring
140.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft











39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft