The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. BMW 330xi (05 - 07)
€ 32,300
€ 40,900
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘ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 ACT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 330xi.
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 330xi
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
187.7
108.7
178
187.7 in
Length
178 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 330xi
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
15.1 %
General
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 330xi
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 330xi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
*DPC*
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
254 hp
BMW 330xi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 330xi
Performance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 330xi
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xi
▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.37 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
20.93 lb/hp
14.37 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
25 mpg
BMW 330xi
36 mpg
city
17 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
774 mi
Range
408 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
774 mi
408 mi
BMW 330xi
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).
181.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
100.4 kWh
181.9 kWh
BMW 330xi
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 330xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
