The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) vs. BMW 330d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)

€ 44,200
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 48,100
 BMW 330d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 330d
€ 44,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,100

ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 330d.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330d
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
56.3
Blueprint BMW 330d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
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 330d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
187.7 in
Length
182 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330d
3794 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.08 %
BMW 330d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)

General

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

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330d
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
*CUA*
Engine Code
N57-D30
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 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
237 hp
254 hp
BMW 330d
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
369 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 330d

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d

▶ REPLAY
16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.63 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
16.01 lb/hp
14.63 lb/hp
BMW 330d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
43 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 330d
36 mpg
city
37 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
681 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
746 mi
681 mi
BMW 330d
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
113.1 kWh
107 kWh
BMW 330d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data