The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18) vs. BMW 330i (08 - 11)
€ 31,600
€ 40,700
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700
ⓘ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 ACT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 330i.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330i
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
178.4
187.7 in
Length
178.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330i
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.51 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330i
B8
Generation
E90
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 ACT
BMW 330i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*CZE*
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
268 hp
BMW 330i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 330i
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.75 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
20.66 lb/hp
12.75 lb/hp
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
48 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 330i
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
748 mi
Range
529 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
748 mi
529 mi
BMW 330i
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
92.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 330i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
