The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 335i xDrive Automatic (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 47,900
€ 27,300
€ 47,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 9.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
178.4
106.8
187.8
178.4 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3247 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
511 lb
13.59 %
General
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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 turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 335i
302 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 335i
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 335i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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12.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.06 lb/hp
BMW 335i
12.45 lb/hp
27.06 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 335i
26 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
18 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
430 mi
Range
725 mi
BMW 335i
430 mi
725 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
113.6 kWh
BMW 335i
172.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
