The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330xi (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 41,600
BMW 330xi (07 - 08) BMW 330xi
€ 30,600
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 41,600
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 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 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW 330xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330xi (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
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 330xi (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
178 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
BMW 330xi (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.45 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

BMW 330xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 330xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 330xi
268 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330xi
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

BMW 330xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330xi

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
13.62 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 330xi
29 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
21 mpg
city
20.2 lb
No data
highway
12.4 lb
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
490 mi
Range
303 mi
BMW 330xi
490 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
31.5 kWh
BMW 330xi
151.6 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330xi
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