The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14) vs. BMW 330d DPF Automatic (05 - 08)

€ 30,600
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 41,400
 BMW 330d DPF Automatic (05 - 08) BMW 330d DPF
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400

ⓘ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 330d DPF.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330d DPF
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330d DPF Automatic (05 - 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 (Gasoline) (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 330d DPF Automatic (05 - 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 330d DPF
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4751 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
5.45 %
BMW 330d DPF Automatic (05 - 08)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330d DPF
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330d DPF
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M57
*CDG*
Engine Code
M57-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
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
228 hp
BMW 330d DPF
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 330d DPF

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330d DPF
133 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d DPF

▶ REPLAY
23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
23.8 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
BMW 330d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330d DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
35 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 330d DPF
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
8.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
283 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
283 mi
512 mi
BMW 330d DPF
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).
152.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
128.7 kWh
152.2 kWh
BMW 330d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data