The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xi Touring Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
€ 45,400
€ 33,800
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3631 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.07 %
General
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
E91
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 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 Touring
268 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330xi Touring
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
14.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.53 lb/hp
BMW 330xi Touring
14.27 lb/hp
24.53 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 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 Touring
29 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
21 mpg
city
20.6 lb
No data
highway
12.4 lb
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
483 mi
Range
303 mi
BMW 330xi Touring
483 mi
303 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
BMW 330xi Touring
153.5 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
