The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 30,600
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 42,000
 BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 330xi
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000

ⓘ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 330xi.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330xi
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07)
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 (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07)
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 330xi
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4663 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.32 %
BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330xi
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330xi
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
*CDG*
Engine Code
N52-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
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
254 hp
BMW 330xi
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 330xi

Performance

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

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330xi

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 330xi
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
23 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
23 mpg
BMW 330xi
20.2 lb
city
16 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
303 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
388 mi
BMW 330xi
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).
191.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW 330xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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