The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 335xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 46,100
€ 28,700
€ 46,100
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 335xi is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 335xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
71.5
78.3
58.1
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
108.7
178
109.7
187.7
178 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 335xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
750 lb
19.61 %
General
BMW 335xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
E90
Generation
B8
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 335xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N54
Engine Series
N54-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 335xi
302 hp
123 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 335xi
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 335xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 335xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25 lb/hp
BMW 335xi
12.67 lb/hp
25 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 335xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 335xi
24 mpg
47 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
17 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
403 mi
Range
733 mi
BMW 335xi
403 mi
733 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 335xi
183.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 335xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
