The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) vs. BMW 335i Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 30,100

€ 44,800

€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800
ⓘ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 9.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 335i.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 335i
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
178.4
187.8 in
Length
178.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 335i
3311 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
271 lb
7.56 %

General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 335i
B7
Generation
E90
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 335i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N54
*CDA*
Engine Code
N54-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
302 hp
BMW 335i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 335i
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 335i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 335i
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20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.86 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
20.96 lb/hp
11.86 lb/hp
BMW 335i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 335i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 335i
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
630 mi
Range
426 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
630 mi
426 mi
BMW 335i
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).
174.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 335i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 335i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data