The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) vs. BMW 330i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 27,500
€ 45,400
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW 330i.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 330i
57.6
71.7
81.2
56.3
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.6 in
Height
56.3 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
182.4
187.8 in
Length
182.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 330i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.13 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 330i
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 330i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
*CAY*
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
249 hp
BMW 330i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
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31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
31.9 lb/hp
13.9 lb/hp
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 330i
45 mpg
city
34 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
1061 mi
Range
678 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1061 mi
678 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
84.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 330i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
