The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 335i Touring (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 44,300

€ 31,100

€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 335i Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI.
BMW 335i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
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
178.2
106.8
187.8
178.2 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 335i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3336 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
390 lb
10.47 %

General
BMW 335i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
E91
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 335i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW N54
Engine Series
N54-B30
Engine Code
*CTH*

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 Touring
302 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 335i Touring
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 335i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 335i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
BMW 335i Touring
12.34 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 335i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 335i Touring
25 mpg
36 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
18 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
421 mi
Range
669 mi
BMW 335i Touring
421 mi
669 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 335i Touring
176.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 335i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft










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