The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. BMW 330xi Automatic (07 - 08)

€ 32,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 43,800
 BMW 330xi Automatic (07 - 08) BMW 330xi
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,800

ⓘ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 9.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 330xi.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330xi
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
71.7
81.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330xi Automatic (07 - 08)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 330xi Automatic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
187.8 in
Length
178 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330xi
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4663 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.04 %
BMW 330xi Automatic (07 - 08)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330xi
B7
Generation
E90
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330xi
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*CDG*
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
268 hp
BMW 330xi
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 330xi

Performance

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

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330xi

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330xi
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
29 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
29 mpg
BMW 330xi
20.6 lb
city
21 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
303 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
490 mi
BMW 330xi
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).
151.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW 330xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330xi
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