The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17) vs. BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 32,900
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 42,000
 BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 330xi
€ 32,900
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 BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 330xi.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330xi
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
72.1
82
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07)
108.7
178
187.7 in
Length
178 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330xi
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4663 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.32 %
BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330xi
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
*DFG*
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
148 hp
254 hp
BMW 330xi
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
251 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 330xi

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330xi
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330xi

▶ REPLAY
23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.5 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
23.8 lb/hp
14.5 lb/hp
BMW 330xi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
52 mpg
23 mpg
BMW 330xi
43 mpg
city
16 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
912 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
912 mi
388 mi
BMW 330xi
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
191.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
92.5 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW 330xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1371 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data