The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 30,600
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 47,300
 BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 330i
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is 2.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 330i.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330i
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
56.9
Blueprint BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
71.7 in
Width
71.9 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
57.9 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
112.2
185.4
187.8 in
Length
185.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330i
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4751 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.57 %
BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330i
B7
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330i
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
*CDG*
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
254 hp
BMW 330i
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 330i

Performance

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

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330i
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
38 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
38 mpg
BMW 330i
20.2 lb
city
31 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
303 mi
Range
592 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
592 mi
BMW 330i
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 330i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data