The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) vs. BMW 335d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 26,800

€ 52,500

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500
ⓘ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 5.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 335d.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 335d
58.1
72.1
82
56.5
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.5 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 335d
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
745 lb
19.82 %

General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 335d
B8
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 335d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
*CZC*
Engine Code
N57-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
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
309 hp
BMW 335d
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 335d
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 335d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 335d
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24.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.17 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
24.5 lb/hp
12.17 lb/hp
BMW 335d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 335d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 335d
35 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
692 mi
Range
656 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
692 mi
656 mi
BMW 335d
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).
111 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 335d
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 335d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data