The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) vs. BMW 330d xDrive (08 - 11)
€ 27,500
€ 44,400
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 23.8 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 4.1 cm taller than the BMW 330d.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 330d
1462
1820
2062
1421
1817
1989
1820 mm
Width
1817 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1462 mm
Height
1421 mm
2712
4769
2760
4531
4769 mm
Length
4531 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 330d
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1710 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2155 kg
Weight Difference:
205 kg
11.99 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 330d
B7
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 330d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
*CAY*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 bhp
242 bhp
BMW 330d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
520 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
520 NM
BMW 330d
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 330d
123 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
BMW 330d
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14.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.07 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
14.47 kg/bhp
7.07 kg/bhp
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 330d
54 mpg
city
34 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
1061 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1061 mi
583 mi
BMW 330d
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
133.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
84.3 kWh
133.7 kWh
BMW 330d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 330d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
