The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 335i xDrive (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
€ 47,300
€ 33,000
€ 47,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56.5
71.3
80
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
58.1 in
110.6
182
109.7
187.7
182 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.42 %
General
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 335i
302 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 335i
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 335i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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11.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
BMW 335i
11.61 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 335i
29 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
432 mi
Range
746 mi
BMW 335i
432 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 335i
155.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1327 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
