The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 330d DPF Automatic (05 - 08)
€ 32,800
€ 41,400
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400
ⓘ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 9.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 330d DPF.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d DPF
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
187.8 in
Length
178 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d DPF
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
10.76 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d DPF
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
*CKM*
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
228 hp
BMW 330d DPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 330d DPF
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d DPF
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21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
21.04 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
BMW 330d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d DPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 330d DPF
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
713 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
512 mi
BMW 330d DPF
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
152.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
152.2 kWh
BMW 330d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
