The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 335i (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 44,800
€ 32,800
€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 335i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.3
71.3
80
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
110.6
182
106.8
187.8
182 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
4.87 %
General
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 335i
302 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 335i
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 335i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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11.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.04 lb/hp
BMW 335i
11.57 lb/hp
21.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 335i
30 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
472 mi
Range
713 mi
BMW 335i
472 mi
713 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
115.6 kWh
BMW 335i
149.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
