The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) vs. BMW 330i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 30,100
€ 45,500
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘ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 9.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 330i.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 330i
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
187.8
108.7
178.4
187.8 in
Length
178.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 330i
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
10.92 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 330i
B7
Generation
E90
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 330i
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*CKM*
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
158 hp
268 hp
BMW 330i
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 330i
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 330i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
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20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.7 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
20.69 lb/hp
13.7 lb/hp
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 330i
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
669 mi
Range
472 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
669 mi
472 mi
BMW 330i
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 330i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
