The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 32,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 47,900
 BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 330i
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,900

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 330i.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330i
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
71.7
81.2
56.5
Blueprint BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
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 EcoFuel
BMW 330i
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4663 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.27 %
BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330i
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 EcoFuel
BMW 330i
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
*CDG*
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
249 hp
BMW 330i
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 330i

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330i
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i

▶ REPLAY
24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.52 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
14.52 lb/hp
BMW 330i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
40 mpg
BMW 330i
20.6 lb
city
31 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
303 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
632 mi
BMW 330i
Environmental Impact
31.5 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 330i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data