The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 335i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 49,400
BMW 335i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 335i
€ 28,700
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 49,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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.
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.5
Blueprint BMW 335i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 335i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
BMW 335i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
595 lb
16.21 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-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
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 335i
302 hp
123 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 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
129 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 335i

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 335i
31 mpg
47 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
466 mi
Range
733 mi
BMW 335i
466 mi
733 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 335i
144 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data