The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 47,300
BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 330i
€ 42,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 47,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 330i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.9
Blueprint BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
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 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
185.4 in
Length
188 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.87 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 330i
254 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 330i
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.39 lb/hp
BMW 330i
14.24 lb/hp
18.39 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 330i
38 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
912 mi
BMW 330i
592 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 330i
117.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
253 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data