The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) vs. BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 51,500

€ 42,000

€ 51,500
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 SCR is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 330xi.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 330xi
58.1
72.1
82
55.9
71.5
78.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.1 in
Height
55.9 in
109.7
188
108.7
178
188 in
Length
178 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 330xi
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.46 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 330xi
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 330xi
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
*CUA*
Engine Code
N52-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
237 hp
254 hp
BMW 330xi
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
369 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 330xi
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 330xi
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330xi
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16.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.5 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
16.09 lb/hp
14.5 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
41 mpg
23 mpg
BMW 330xi
35 mpg
city
16 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
720 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
720 mi
388 mi
BMW 330xi
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 SCR
117.3 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW 330xi
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 330xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data