The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 330d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 32,800
€ 52,000
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT is 2.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 330d.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.9
71.9
81.4
71.7 in
Width
71.9 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
57.9 in
Height
56.9 in
106.8
187.8
112.2
185.4
187.8 in
Length
185.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
500 lb
13.07 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d
B7
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B57
*CKM*
Engine Code
B57-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
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
261 hp
BMW 330d
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW 330d
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d
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21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
21.04 lb/hp
14.66 lb/hp
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 330d
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
713 mi
Range
719 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
719 mi
BMW 330d
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 330d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
