The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14) vs. BMW 335i xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 25,400
€ 48,600
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘ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 6.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 335i.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 335i
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.5
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 in
106.8
188.8
110.6
182
188.8 in
Length
182 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 335i
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.51 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 335i
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 335i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
*CAX*
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
120 hp
302 hp
BMW 335i
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 335i
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 335i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 335i
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26.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
26.46 lb/hp
12.16 lb/hp
BMW 335i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 335i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 335i
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
690 mi
Range
466 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
690 mi
466 mi
BMW 335i
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).
144 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 335i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 335i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
