The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 335i xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 48,600
BMW 335i xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) BMW 335i
€ 30,600
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 48,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 335i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56.5
Blueprint BMW 335i xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
71.3
80
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 335i xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
182 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
BMW 335i xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.03 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
*CDG*
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 5500 rpm
BMW 335i
302 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 335i
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

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

226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 335i

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
12.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
BMW 335i
12.16 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 335i
31 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
22 mpg
city
20.2 lb
No data
highway
12.4 lb
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
466 mi
Range
303 mi
BMW 335i
466 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
144 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
144 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data