The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. BMW 330d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 42,300

€ 48,100

€ 42,300
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 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 330d.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
188
110.6
182
188 in
Length
182 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 330d
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.43 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 330d
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
187 hp
254 hp
BMW 330d
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 330d
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 330d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d
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18.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.63 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
18.39 lb/hp
14.63 lb/hp
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
52 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 330d
45 mpg
city
37 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
912 mi
Range
681 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
912 mi
681 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).
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
92.5 kWh
107 kWh
BMW 330d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 330d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data