The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF (19 - ..) vs. BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 31,600
€ 46,500
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 330d.
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW 330d
58.1
72.1
82
55.9
71.5
78.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.1 in
Height
55.9 in
109.7
188
108.7
178.4
188 in
Length
178.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW 330d
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
17.38 %
General
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW 330d
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW 330d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
*DPC*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
148 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
184 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d
Performance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW 330d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d
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21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.71 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
21.23 lb/hp
15.71 lb/hp
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
44 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 330d
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
774 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
774 mi
557 mi
BMW 330d
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
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).
139.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
100.4 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 330d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW 330d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
