The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330xd DPF Automatic (05 - 08) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)

€ 44,000
BMW 330xd DPF Automatic (05 - 08) BMW 330xd DPF
€ 30,600
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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 EcoFuel.
BMW 330xd DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330xd DPF Automatic (05 - 08)
71.5
78.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)
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
Blueprint BMW 330xd DPF Automatic (05 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)
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 EcoFuel
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
BMW 330xd DPF Automatic (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
280 lb
7.36 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)

General

BMW 330xd DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 330xd DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 330xd DPF
228 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330xd DPF
369 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

BMW 330xd DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
149 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330xd DPF

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
16.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
BMW 330xd DPF
16.68 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330xd DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 330xd DPF
29 mpg
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
474 mi
Range
283 mi
BMW 330xd DPF
474 mi
283 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
164.6 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 330xd DPF
164.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330xd DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data