The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14) vs. BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 25,800

€ 46,500

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 330d.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d
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 BMT
BMW 330d
3199 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
604 lb
15.88 %

General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
*CAX*
Engine Code
N57-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
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d
▶ REPLAY
26.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.71 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
26.66 lb/hp
15.71 lb/hp
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
40 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 330d
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
737 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
737 mi
557 mi
BMW 330d
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
139.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 330d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data