The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
€ 47,300

€ 30,500

€ 47,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 330i is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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
187.8
185.4 in
Length
187.8 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
346 lb
9.57 %

General
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
*CKM*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
254 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 330i
254 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330i
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
BMW 330i
14.24 lb/hp
20.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 330i
38 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
592 mi
Range
702 mi
BMW 330i
592 mi
702 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 330i
117.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data