The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19) vs. BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 32,600
€ 47,300
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,300
ⓘ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 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 330i.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 330i
58.1
72.1
82
56.9
71.9
81.4
72.1 in
Width
71.9 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
58.1 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
BMW 330i
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.76 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 330i
B8
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 SCR
BMW 330i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
*DCZ*
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
118 hp
254 hp
BMW 330i
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 330i
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 330i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
▶ REPLAY
27.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
27.65 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 330i
51 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
917 mi
Range
592 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
917 mi
592 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 330i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
