The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. BMW 330d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 32,000

€ 49,200

€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,200
ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 330d BluePerformance.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 330d BluePerformance
58.1
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
109.7
187.7
110.6
182
187.7 in
Length
182 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 330d BluePerformance
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
498 lb
13.41 %

General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 330d BluePerformance
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
*DCZ*
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
254 hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 330d BluePerformance
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.63 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
27.26 lb/hp
14.63 lb/hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 330d BluePerformance
51 mpg
city
37 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
894 mi
Range
681 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
894 mi
681 mi
BMW 330d BluePerformance
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).
107 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
107 kWh
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 330d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data