The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) vs. BMW 330i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 27,500
€ 40,400
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,400
ⓘ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 24.9 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 4.1 cm taller than the BMW 330i.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 330i
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
4520
4769 mm
Length
4520 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 330i
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1540 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg
Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.27 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 330i
B7
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 330i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
*CAY*
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 6600 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 bhp
254 bhp
BMW 330i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
300 NM
BMW 330i
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 330i
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
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14.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.06 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
14.47 kg/bhp
6.06 kg/bhp
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 330i
54 mpg
city
22 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
1061 mi
Range
435 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1061 mi
435 mi
BMW 330i
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).
170.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
84.3 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW 330i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 330i
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
