The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) vs. BMW 330xd DPF Automatic (05 - 08)

€ 33,000
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 44,000
 BMW 330xd DPF Automatic (05 - 08) BMW 330xd DPF
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000

ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 330xd DPF.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330xd DPF
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
72.1
82
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330xd DPF Automatic (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 330xd DPF Automatic (05 - 08)
108.7
178
187.7 in
Length
178 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330xd DPF
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
522 lb
13.73 %
BMW 330xd DPF Automatic (05 - 08)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330xd DPF
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330xd DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M57
*CZE*
Engine Code
M57-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
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
228 hp
BMW 330xd DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 330xd DPF

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330xd DPF
134 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330xd DPF

▶ REPLAY
22.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.68 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
22.16 lb/hp
16.68 lb/hp
BMW 330xd DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330xd DPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
43 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 330xd DPF
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
474 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
746 mi
474 mi
BMW 330xd DPF
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).
164.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
104.1 kWh
164.6 kWh
BMW 330xd DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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