The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xd DPF (05 - 08) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 41,900
€ 32,000
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 9.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 330xd DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
55.9
71.5
78.3
58.1
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
108.7
178
109.7
187.7
178 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330xd DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
553 lb
14.67 %
General
BMW 330xd DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 330xd DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 330xd DPF
228 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 330xd DPF
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 330xd DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
BMW 330xd DPF
16.54 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330xd DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 330xd DPF
33 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
526 mi
Range
894 mi
BMW 330xd DPF
526 mi
894 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 330xd DPF
148.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330xd DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
