The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) vs. BMW 330d BluePerformance (08 - 11)
€ 32,800
€ 42,900
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 330d BluePerformance.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330d BluePerformance
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 EcoFuel
BMW 330d BluePerformance
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.56 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330d BluePerformance
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
*CDG*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330d BluePerformance
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
35 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 330d BluePerformance
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
8.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
283 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
283 mi
665 mi
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
128.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
