The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) vs. BMW 335i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 27,300

€ 47,400

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400
ⓘ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 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 335i.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 335i
57.9
71.7
81.2
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
178.4
187.8 in
Length
178.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 335i
3247 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
578 lb
15.11 %

General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 335i
B7
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 335i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N54
*CAX*
Engine Code
N54-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
302 hp
BMW 335i
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 335i
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 335i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 335i
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27.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
27.06 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
BMW 335i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 335i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 335i
32 mpg
city
17 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
725 mi
Range
403 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
725 mi
403 mi
BMW 335i
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
183.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
113.6 kWh
183.8 kWh
BMW 335i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 335i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data