The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18) vs. BMW 330i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 31,700
€ 42,900
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 330i.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330i
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
187.7
108.7
178.4
187.7 in
Length
178.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330i
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.97 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330i
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*DSR*
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
148 hp
268 hp
BMW 330i
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 330i
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
▶ REPLAY
22.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.87 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
22.39 lb/hp
12.87 lb/hp
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 330i
47 mpg
city
23 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
976 mi
Range
522 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
976 mi
522 mi
BMW 330i
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
142.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
86.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 330i
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
