The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) vs. BMW 330i (15 - 18)
€ 26,800
€ 43,200
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 330i.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330i
58.1
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
109.7
187.7
110.6
182.4
187.7 in
Length
182.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330i
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.51 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330i
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
*CZC*
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
249 hp
BMW 330i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 330i
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
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24.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.68 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
24.5 lb/hp
13.68 lb/hp
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 330i
35 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
692 mi
Range
611 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
692 mi
611 mi
BMW 330i
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 330i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
