The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 335i xDrive (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19)
€ 47,300
€ 32,600
€ 47,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR.
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.93 %
General
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 335i
302 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 335i
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 335i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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11.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
BMW 335i
11.61 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 335i
29 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
20 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
432 mi
Range
917 mi
BMW 335i
432 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 335i
155.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
