The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xi Touring (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 43,300

€ 35,300

€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘ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 10 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR.
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
55.8
71.5
78.3
59.7
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.8 in
Height
59.7 in
108.7
178
109.7
187.9
178 in
Length
187.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.92 %

General
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
E91
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*DCZ*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 330xi Touring
268 hp
118 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 330xi Touring
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
14.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
BMW 330xi Touring
14.11 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 330xi Touring
29 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
21 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
483 mi
Range
853 mi
BMW 330xi Touring
483 mi
853 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
153.5 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 330xi Touring
153.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft











39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft