The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 330e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 18)
€ 32,800
€ 45,700
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 330e iPerformance.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330e iPerformance
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.3
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
56.3 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
182.4
187.8 in
Length
182.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330e iPerformance
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4839 lb
Weight Difference:
500 lb
13.07 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330e iPerformance
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330e iPerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
*CKM*
Engine Code
B48-A20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
249 hp
BMW 330e iPerformance
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
BMW 330e iPerformance
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330e iPerformance
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330e iPerformance
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21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.36 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
21.04 lb/hp
15.36 lb/hp
BMW 330e iPerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330e iPerformance
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
124 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
124 mpg
BMW 330e iPerformance
31 mpg
city
No data
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
713 mi
Range
1341 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
1341 mi
BMW 330e iPerformance
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).
36 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
36 kWh
BMW 330e iPerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
71 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330e iPerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
