The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. BMW 330d xDrive (08 - 11)

€ 38,600
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 44,400
 BMW 330d xDrive (08 - 11) BMW 330d
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400

ⓘ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 9.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 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 DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330d xDrive (08 - 11)
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 DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 330d xDrive (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
187.7 in
Length
178.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330d
3415 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4751 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
355 lb
9.42 %
BMW 330d xDrive (08 - 11)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330d
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*DFH*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
187 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
52 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 330d
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
912 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
912 mi
583 mi
BMW 330d
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).
133.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
92.5 kWh
133.7 kWh
BMW 330d
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 330d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data