The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) vs. BMW 330i Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 40,700
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 45,400
 BMW 330i Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 330i
€ 40,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400

ⓘ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 5.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 330i.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330i
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
56.3
Blueprint BMW 330i Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 330i Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
187.7 in
Length
182.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330i
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.73 %
BMW 330i Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330i
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
*DFH*
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
187 hp
249 hp
BMW 330i
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 330i

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i

▶ REPLAY
19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
19.03 lb/hp
13.9 lb/hp
BMW 330i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
48 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 330i
40 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
837 mi
Range
678 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
837 mi
678 mi
BMW 330i
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
100.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 330i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1336 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data