The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xi (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 40,900
€ 32,400
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330xi 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 1.8 TSI.
BMW 330xi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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 330xi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
8.33 %
General
BMW 330xi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 330xi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 330xi
254 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330xi
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW 330xi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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14.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
14.37 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330xi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 330xi
25 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
17 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
408 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 330xi
408 mi
621 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
132.6 kWh
BMW 330xi
181.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330xi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
