The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. BMW 330d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 32,400

€ 45,600

€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,600
ⓘ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 5.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 330d.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 330d
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
187.8 in
Length
182 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 330d
3344 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.07 %

General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 330d
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 330d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
*CDA*
Engine Code
N57-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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
254 hp
BMW 330d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 330d
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 330d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 330d
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21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.02 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
21.16 lb/hp
14.02 lb/hp
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 330d
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
621 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
723 mi
BMW 330d
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 330d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 330d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data