The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) vs. BMW 330xd DPF (05 - 08)
€ 26,800
€ 41,900
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 330xd DPF.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330xd DPF
58.1
72.1
82
55.9
71.5
78.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.1 in
Height
55.9 in
109.7
187.7
108.7
178
187.7 in
Length
178 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330xd DPF
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
756 lb
20.05 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330xd DPF
B8
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 330xd DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
*CZC*
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
228 hp
BMW 330xd DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 330xd DPF
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330xd DPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xd DPF
▶ REPLAY
24.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.54 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
24.5 lb/hp
16.54 lb/hp
BMW 330xd DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330xd DPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 330xd DPF
35 mpg
city
25 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
692 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
692 mi
526 mi
BMW 330xd DPF
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).
148.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
148.1 kWh
BMW 330xd DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330xd DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
