The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) vs. BMW 330d xDrive (08 - 11)
€ 30,500

€ 44,400

€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘ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
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb

Weight Difference:
500 lb
13.26 %

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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d
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
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 330d
▶ REPLAY
20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
20.69 lb/hp
15.58 lb/hp
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 330d
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
702 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
702 mi
583 mi
BMW 330d
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).
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 BMT
117.5 kWh
133.7 kWh
BMW 330d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data