The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) vs. BMW 330d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)

€ 30,500
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 49,200
 BMW 330d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 330d BluePerformance
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,200

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 330d BluePerformance.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d BluePerformance
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 330d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 330d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
187.8 in
Length
182 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d BluePerformance
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
445 lb
11.98 %
BMW 330d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d BluePerformance
B7
Generation
F30
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
*CKM*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
254 hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 330d BluePerformance

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d BluePerformance
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.63 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
20.69 lb/hp
14.63 lb/hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 330d BluePerformance
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
702 mi
Range
681 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
702 mi
681 mi
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
107 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
117.5 kWh
107 kWh
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data