The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 47,300
€ 33,900
€ 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.9
71.9
81.4
58.1
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
112.2
185.4
109.7
187.7
185.4 in
Length
187.7 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
5.86 %
General
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
G20
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 330i
254 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 330i
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23 lb/hp
BMW 330i
14.24 lb/hp
23 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 330i
38 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
31 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
592 mi
Range
954 mi
BMW 330i
592 mi
954 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 330i
117.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
253 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
