The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 35,500
€ 47,900
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,900
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 330i.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 330i
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.5
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 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 TDI BMT
BMW 330i
3437 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
4.95 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 330i
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 330i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
*CFG*
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
175 hp
249 hp
BMW 330i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 330i
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 330i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
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19.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.52 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
19.64 lb/hp
14.52 lb/hp
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 330i
38 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
836 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
836 mi
632 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
107 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 330i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
