The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) vs. BMW 330e Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 30,500
€ 51,600
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,600
ⓘ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 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 330e.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 330e
57.5
72.1
82
56.9
71.9
81.4
72.1 in
Width
71.9 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
57.5 in
Height
56.9 in
109.7
187.7
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 330e
3250 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
752 lb
18.79 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 330e
B8
Generation
G20
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 SCR BlueMotion
BMW 330e
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
288 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
118 hp
288 hp
BMW 330e
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
BMW 330e
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 330e
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330e
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27.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.89 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
27.54 lb/hp
13.89 lb/hp
BMW 330e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 330e
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
147 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
64 mpg
147 mpg
BMW 330e
55 mpg
city
No data
71 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
991 mi
Range
1553 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
991 mi
1553 mi
BMW 330e
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).
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).
30.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
76.1 kWh
30.3 kWh
BMW 330e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
51 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 330e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
