The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. BMW 335i xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 32,800

€ 48,600

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘ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 14.5 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 3.6 cm taller than the BMW 335i.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 335i
1470
1820
2062
1434
1811
2031
1820 mm
Width
1811 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1470 mm
Height
1434 mm
2712
4769
2810
4624
4769 mm
Length
4624 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 335i
1619 kg
Kerb Weight
1665 kg
2140 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2130 kg

Weight Difference:
46 kg
2.76 %

General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 335i
B7
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 335i
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
*CDG*
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 bhp
302 bhp
BMW 335i
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1200 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
220 NM
400 NM
BMW 335i
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 335i
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
69 m
0.000 sec

BMW 335i
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10.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.51 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
10.94 kg/bhp
5.51 kg/bhp
BMW 335i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 335i
Fuel Economy
6.9 kg✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
7 MPGe
37 mpg
BMW 335i
9.3 kg
city
26 mpg
5.6 kg
motorway
No data
21 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
303 mi
Range
466 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
466 mi
BMW 335i
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).
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).
144 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 335i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
178 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 335i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
521 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data