The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 47,300
BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 330i
€ 28,700
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 47,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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.
BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.9
Blueprint BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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 DSG (15 - 16)
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
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.94 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
254 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 330i
254 hp
123 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 330i
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 330i
38 mpg
47 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
733 mi
BMW 330i
592 mi
733 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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 330i
117.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 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
1224 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data