The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) vs. BMW 330d Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 33,000
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 49,900
 BMW 330d Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 330d
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900

ⓘ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 ACT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 330d.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330d
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
72.1
82
56.3
Blueprint BMW 330d Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 330d Steptronic (15 - 18)
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 ACT
BMW 330d
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
280 lb
7.86 %
BMW 330d Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330d
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
*CZE*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
254 hp
BMW 330d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 330d

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d

▶ REPLAY
22.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.02 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
22.16 lb/hp
14.02 lb/hp
BMW 330d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
43 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 330d
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
746 mi
723 mi
BMW 330d
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
104.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 330d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1327 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data