The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18) vs. BMW 330i Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 29,800
€ 41,200
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 330i.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 330i
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 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 330i
3183 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.03 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 330i
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 330i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*DCZ*
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
268 hp
BMW 330i
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 330i
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 330i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.91 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
26.97 lb/hp
12.91 lb/hp
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 330i
50 mpg
city
24 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
917 mi
Range
544 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
917 mi
544 mi
BMW 330i
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
BMW 330i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
