The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) vs. BMW 330d Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 30,500
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
€ 49,500
 BMW 330d Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 330d
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 330d.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 330d
57.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
72.1
82
56.5
Blueprint BMW 330d Steptronic (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
72.1 in
Width
71.9 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
57.5 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 330d Steptronic (19 - ..)
112.2
185.4
187.7 in
Length
185.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 330d
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4817 lb
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
421 lb
11.47 %
BMW 330d Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 330d
B8
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 330d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B57
*DCZ*
Engine Code
B57-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
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
118 hp
261 hp
BMW 330d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW 330d

Performance

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 330d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d

▶ REPLAY
27.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.07 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
27.54 lb/hp
14.07 lb/hp
BMW 330d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
64 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 330d
55 mpg
city
39 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
991 mi
Range
733 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
991 mi
733 mi
BMW 330d
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
102.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
76.1 kWh
102.8 kWh
BMW 330d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 330d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data