The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xd DPF (05 - 08) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
€ 41,900
€ 30,500
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330xd DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 330xd DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
178
106.8
187.8
178 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330xd DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
500 lb
13.26 %
General
BMW 330xd DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330xd DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 330xd DPF
228 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330xd DPF
369 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 330xd DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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16.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
BMW 330xd DPF
16.54 lb/hp
20.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330xd DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 330xd DPF
33 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
526 mi
Range
702 mi
BMW 330xd DPF
526 mi
702 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 330xd DPF
148.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330xd DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
