The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 47,300
€ 25,400
€ 47,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 330i is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
56.9
71.9
81.4
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.9 in
Width
71.7 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.9 in
Height
57.9 in
112.2
185.4
106.8
188.8
185.4 in
Length
188.8 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.2 %
General
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
G20
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
254 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 330i
254 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330i
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.46 lb/hp
BMW 330i
14.24 lb/hp
26.46 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 330i
38 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
592 mi
Range
690 mi
BMW 330i
592 mi
690 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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
117.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
