The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) vs. BMW 335i Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 27,500
€ 43,000
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘ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 9.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 335i.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 335i
57.6
71.7
81.2
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.6 in
Height
55.9 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
178
187.8 in
Length
178 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 335i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.4 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 335i
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 335i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N54
*CAY*
Engine Code
N54-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
302 hp
BMW 335i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 335i
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 335i
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 335i
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31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.86 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
31.9 lb/hp
11.86 lb/hp
BMW 335i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 335i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57 mpg
25 mpg
BMW 335i
45 mpg
city
17 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
1061 mi
Range
408 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1061 mi
408 mi
BMW 335i
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).
181.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
84.3 kWh
181.9 kWh
BMW 335i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 335i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
