The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) vs. BMW 330i (15 - 18)
€ 30,100
€ 43,200
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 330i.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 330i
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.3
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
56.3 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
182.4
187.8 in
Length
182.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 330i
3311 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.79 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 330i
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 330i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
*CDA*
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
249 hp
BMW 330i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 330i
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 330i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
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20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.68 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
20.96 lb/hp
13.68 lb/hp
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 330i
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
630 mi
Range
611 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
630 mi
611 mi
BMW 330i
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 330i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
