The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xi Touring (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 42,400
€ 44,400
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330xi Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6.
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
55.8
71.5
78.3
59.7
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.8 in
Height
59.7 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 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3909 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.27 %
General
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
E91
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
BMW 330xi Touring
254 hp
296 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 330xi Touring
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
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14.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.21 lb/hp
BMW 330xi Touring
14.89 lb/hp
13.21 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 330xi Touring
24 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
400 mi
Range
454 mi
BMW 330xi Touring
400 mi
454 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
176.2 kWh
BMW 330xi Touring
185.7 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft
