The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 47,300
BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 330i
€ 33,900
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 47,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 330i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56.9
Blueprint BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
71.9 in
Width
72.1 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.9 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
112.2
185.4
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
185.4 in
Length
187.7 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3115 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
500 lb
13.83 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)

General

BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
G20
Generation
B8
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
254 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 330i
254 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
295 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330i
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.05 lb/hp
BMW 330i
14.24 lb/hp
21.05 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 330i
38 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
719 mi
BMW 330i
592 mi
719 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 330i
117.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data