The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 335i Automatic (06 - 08) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 43,000
BMW 335i Automatic (06 - 08) BMW 335i
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 43,000
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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 24.9 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1421
Blueprint BMW 335i Automatic (06 - 08)
1817
1989
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
1820
2062
1817 mm
Width
1820 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1421 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint BMW 335i Automatic (06 - 08)
2760
4520
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
2712
4769
4520 mm
Length
4769 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1625 kg
Kerb Weight
1619 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2140 kg
BMW 335i Automatic (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
6 kg
0.37 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
E90
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW N54
Engine Series
N54-B30
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 335i
302 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 335i
400 NM
220 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

81 m
0.000 sec

BMW 335i

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
5.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.94 kg/bhp
BMW 335i
5.38 kg/bhp
10.94 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
6.9 kg✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 335i
29 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
20 mpg
city
9.3 kg
No data
motorway
5.6 kg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 kg
408 mi
Range
303 mi
BMW 335i
408 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
31.5 kWh
BMW 335i
181.9 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
231 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
521 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data