The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. BMW 335i xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 32,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 48,600
 BMW 335i xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) BMW 335i
€ 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 5.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 335i.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 335i
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
71.7
81.2
56.5
Blueprint BMW 335i xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
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 335i xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
110.6
182
187.8 in
Length
182 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 335i
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.75 %
BMW 335i xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 335i
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 335i
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N55
*CDG*
Engine Code
N55-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
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
302 hp
BMW 335i
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 335i

▶ REPLAY
24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
12.16 lb/hp
BMW 335i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 335i
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
31 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
31 mpg
BMW 335i
20.6 lb
city
22 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
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).
144 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 335i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 335i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data