The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18) vs. BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 31,600
€ 47,300
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,300
ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 330i.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330i
58.1
72.1
82
56.9
71.9
81.4
72.1 in
Width
71.9 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
58.1 in
Height
56.9 in
109.7
187.7
112.2
185.4
187.7 in
Length
185.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330i
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
558 lb
15.43 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330i
B8
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 ACT
BMW 330i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
*CZE*
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
254 hp
BMW 330i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
295 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
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
20.66 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
48 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 330i
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
748 mi
Range
592 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
748 mi
592 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
92.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 330i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
