The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 47,300

€ 47,700

€ 47,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI OPF.
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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 TSI OPF
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.6 %

General
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
G20
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
*DNU*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 330i
254 hp
268 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 330i
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Performance
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.57 lb/hp
BMW 330i
14.24 lb/hp
13.57 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 330i
38 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
592 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW 330i
592 mi
595 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 330i
117.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
253 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data