The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW 330d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 33,900
€ 45,600
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,600
ⓘ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
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
109.7
187.7
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
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.41 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330d
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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 turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
*DSR*
Engine Code
N57-D30
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 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
148 hp
254 hp
BMW 330d
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
251 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 330d
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330d
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d
▶ REPLAY
23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.02 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
23 lb/hp
14.02 lb/hp
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
55 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 330d
46 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
954 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
954 mi
723 mi
BMW 330d
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
88.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 330d
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
