The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. BMW 335xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 32,400
€ 46,100
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘ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 335xi.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 335xi
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 335xi
3344 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
481 lb
12.58 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 335xi
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 335xi
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 335xi
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 335xi
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 335xi
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 335xi
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
21.16 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
BMW 335xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 335xi
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 335xi
25 mpg
city
17 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
621 mi
Range
403 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
403 mi
BMW 335xi
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).
183.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
183.8 kWh
BMW 335xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 335xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
