The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13) vs. BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 36,800
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 46,500
 BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 330d
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 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.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 330d
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
187.8 in
Length
178.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 330d
3629 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
4.58 %
BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 330d
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 330d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
*CFG*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
168 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 330d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d

▶ REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.71 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
21.6 lb/hp
15.71 lb/hp
BMW 330d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
42 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 330d
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
754 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
754 mi
557 mi
BMW 330d
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
139.9 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
115.2 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 330d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 330d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data