The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xi Touring Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 45,400

€ 43,000

€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘ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 9.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 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
187.7
178 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3699 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5049 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.29 %

General
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
E91
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 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
*DFH*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 330xi Touring
268 hp
187 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 330xi Touring
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
14.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.78 lb/hp
BMW 330xi Touring
14.27 lb/hp
19.78 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 330xi Touring
29 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
483 mi
Range
789 mi
BMW 330xi Touring
483 mi
789 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 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).
107 kWh
BMW 330xi Touring
153.5 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1349 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft











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