The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14) vs. BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 31,300
€ 42,000
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 9.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 330xi.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 330xi
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 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 330xi
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.6 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 330xi
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 330xi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
BMP
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
254 hp
BMW 330xi
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 330xi
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 330xi
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xi
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24.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.5 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
24.92 lb/hp
14.5 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
23 mpg
BMW 330xi
37 mpg
city
16 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
836 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
836 mi
388 mi
BMW 330xi
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).
191.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
107 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW 330xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 330xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
