The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. BMW 330d Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 30,600
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 45,600
 BMW 330d Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 330d
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,600

ⓘ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 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 330d.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330d
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 330d Steptronic (12 - 15)
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 330d Steptronic (12 - 15)
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 330d
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.04 %
BMW 330d Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330d
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330d
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
*CDG*
Engine Code
N57-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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
254 hp
BMW 330d
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 330d

Performance

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

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330d
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
48 mpg  ( 54 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.)
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
54 MPGe
BMW 330d
20.2 lb
city
39 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
303 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
723 mi
BMW 330d
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).
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 330d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data