The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW 330xi (07 - 08)
€ 33,900
€ 41,600
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘ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 330xi.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330xi
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
187.7 in
Length
178 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330xi
3115 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
534 lb
14.64 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330xi
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330xi
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 330xi
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 330xi
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330xi
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xi
▶ REPLAY
21.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
21.05 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
46 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 330xi
37 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
719 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
719 mi
490 mi
BMW 330xi
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
96.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW 330xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
