The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) vs. BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 30,400
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 47,300
 BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 330i
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI is 2.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 330i.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 330i
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56.9
Blueprint BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
71.7 in
Width
71.9 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
57.9 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
112.2
185.4
187.8 in
Length
185.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 330i
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4751 lb
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.65 %
BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 330i
B7
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 330i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
BMP
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
254 hp
BMW 330i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 330i

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 330i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i

▶ REPLAY
25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.24 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
BMW 330i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 330i
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
925 mi
Range
592 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
925 mi
592 mi
BMW 330i
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 330i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data