The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) vs. BMW 330d BluePerformance (08 - 11)
€ 30,400
€ 42,900
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 330d BluePerformance.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 330d BluePerformance
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 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 330d BluePerformance
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.86 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 330d BluePerformance
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
BMP
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 330d BluePerformance
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d BluePerformance
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25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.24 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 330d BluePerformance
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
925 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
925 mi
665 mi
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 330d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
