The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. BMW 330i (15 - 18)
€ 32,600
€ 43,200
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 330i.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 330i
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
182.4
187.8 in
Length
182.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 330i
3530 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.48 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 330i
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
249 hp
BMW 330i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 330i
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 330i
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
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25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.68 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.58 lb/hp
13.68 lb/hp
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
45 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 330i
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
836 mi
Range
611 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
836 mi
611 mi
BMW 330i
Environmental Impact
107 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
107 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 330i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
