The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xi Touring Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 44,600

€ 33,900

€ 44,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 5.2 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI.
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
55.8
71.5
78.3
61
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.8 in
Height
61 in
108.7
178
106.7
187.8
178 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.37 %

General
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
E91
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 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 Touring
254 hp
158 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330xi Touring
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.18 lb/hp
BMW 330xi Touring
15.06 lb/hp
22.18 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 330xi Touring
23 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
384 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW 330xi Touring
384 mi
565 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 330xi Touring
193.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft











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