The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

€ 47,300
BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 330i
€ 44,300
 VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat GTE
€ 47,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300

ⓘ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 0.4 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
BMW 330i
VW Passat GTE
56.9
Blueprint BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
57.3
Blueprint VW Passat GTE 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
57.3 in
Blueprint BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
112.2
185.4
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
109.9
187.7
185.4 in
Length
187.7 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330i
VW Passat GTE
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
4.77 %
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

General

BMW 330i
VW Passat GTE
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 330i
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
254 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 330i
254 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 330i
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE

Performance

BMW 330i
VW Passat GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

▶ REPLAY
14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 330i
14.24 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330i
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
138 mpg
BMW 330i
38 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
31 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
1827 mi
BMW 330i
592 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
BMW 330i
117.5 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330i
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data