The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) vs. BMW 330d DPF (05 - 08)
€ 30,100
€ 39,300
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.8 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 330d DPF.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 330d DPF
57.9
71.7
81.2
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
178
187.8 in
Length
178 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 330d DPF
3311 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
381 lb
10.32 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 330d DPF
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 330d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
*CDA*
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
228 hp
BMW 330d DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 330d DPF
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 330d DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d DPF
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20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.2 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
20.96 lb/hp
16.2 lb/hp
BMW 330d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 330d DPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 330d DPF
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
630 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
630 mi
583 mi
BMW 330d DPF
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
133.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
133.7 kWh
BMW 330d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 330d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
