The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) vs. BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 46,400
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 46,500
 BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 330d
€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 2.0 TSI 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 TSI BMT
BMW 330d
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
72.1
82
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (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 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (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 TSI BMT
BMW 330d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.39 %
BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 330d
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 330d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
*CJX*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
276 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 330d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d

▶ REPLAY
12.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.71 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
12.9 lb/hp
15.71 lb/hp
BMW 330d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
33 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 330d
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
578 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
578 mi
557 mi
BMW 330d
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
139.9 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
134.5 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 330d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 330d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data