The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14) vs. BMW 330d DPF (05 - 08)
€ 25,400
€ 39,300
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 330d DPF.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 330d DPF
57.9
71.7
81.2
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
106.8
188.8
108.7
178
188.8 in
Length
178 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 330d DPF
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.03 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 330d DPF
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 330d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
*CAX*
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
120 hp
228 hp
BMW 330d DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 330d DPF
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 330d DPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d DPF
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26.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.2 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
26.46 lb/hp
16.2 lb/hp
BMW 330d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 330d DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 330d DPF
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
690 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
690 mi
583 mi
BMW 330d DPF
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
133.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
133.7 kWh
BMW 330d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 330d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
