The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) vs. BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 30,500

€ 42,000

€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 9.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 330xi.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330xi
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
187.8 in
Length
178 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330xi
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb

Weight Difference:
412 lb
11.19 %

General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330xi
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 BMT
BMW 330xi
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
*CKM*
Engine Code
N52-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
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
254 hp
BMW 330xi
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 330xi
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330xi
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 330xi
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20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.5 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
20.69 lb/hp
14.5 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
23 mpg
BMW 330xi
29 mpg
city
16 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
702 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
702 mi
388 mi
BMW 330xi
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).
191.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
117.5 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW 330xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330xi
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