The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. BMW 330d DPF Automatic (05 - 08)

€ 30,600
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) 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 24.9 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 4.9 cm taller than the BMW 330d DPF.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330d DPF
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
1820
2062
1421
Blueprint BMW 330d DPF Automatic (05 - 08)
1817
1989
1820 mm
Width
1817 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1470 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
2712
4769
Blueprint BMW 330d DPF Automatic (05 - 08)
2760
4520
4769 mm
Length
4520 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330d DPF
1598 kg
Kerb Weight
1690 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2155 kg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
92 kg
5.44 %
BMW 330d DPF Automatic (05 - 08)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330d DPF
B7
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 bhp
228 bhp
BMW 330d DPF
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
220 NM
500 NM
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

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

94 m
0.000 sec

BMW 330d DPF

▶ REPLAY
10.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.41 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
10.8 kg/bhp
7.41 kg/bhp
BMW 330d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330d DPF
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
38 mpg  ( 43 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.)
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
7 MPGe
43 MPGe
BMW 330d DPF
9.2 kg
city
28 mpg
5.6 kg
motorway
No data
21 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
303 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
512 mi
BMW 330d DPF
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).
152.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
152.2 kWh
BMW 330d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
197 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
522 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data