The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

€ 47,900
BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 330i
€ 50,200
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 47,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200

ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF.
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
56.5
Blueprint BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
182.4 in
Length
188 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.3 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

General

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 330i
249 hp
268 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 330i
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
14.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.53 lb/hp
BMW 330i
14.52 lb/hp
13.53 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 330i
40 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
586 mi
BMW 330i
632 mi
586 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
132.6 kWh
BMW 330i
111.8 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data