The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) vs. BMW 330xi (05 - 07)

€ 44,200
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 40,900
 BMW 330xi (05 - 07) BMW 330xi
€ 44,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900

ⓘ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 9.7 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 DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330xi (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 DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 330xi (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
3794 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
3.85 %
BMW 330xi (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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
369 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 330xi

Performance

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

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330xi

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
43 mpg
25 mpg
BMW 330xi
36 mpg
city
17 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
408 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
746 mi
408 mi
BMW 330xi
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).
181.9 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
113.1 kWh
181.9 kWh
BMW 330xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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