The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xd DPF Automatic (05 - 08) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 44,000
€ 34,300
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 10 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR.
BMW 330xd DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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
188
178 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330xd DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.04 %
General
BMW 330xd DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 330xd DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330xd DPF
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 330xd DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
149 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
16.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
BMW 330xd DPF
16.68 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330xd DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 330xd DPF
29 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
22 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
474 mi
Range
853 mi
BMW 330xd DPF
474 mi
853 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 330xd DPF
164.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330xd DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
