The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 45,500

€ 38,500

€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT.
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
55.9
71.5
78.3
58.1
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
108.7
178.4
109.7
187.7
178.4 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.62 %

General
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*CXD*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 330i
268 hp
217 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330i
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.29 lb/hp
BMW 330i
13.7 lb/hp
15.29 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 330i
28 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
472 mi
Range
651 mi
BMW 330i
472 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 330i
157.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data