The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) vs. BMW 330xd DPF (05 - 08)
€ 35,700

€ 41,900

€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 330xd DPF.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 330xd DPF
57.9
71.7
81.2
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
178
187.8 in
Length
178 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 330xd DPF
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb

Weight Difference:
366 lb
9.71 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 330xd DPF
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
BMW 330xd DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
*CCZ*
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 hp
228 hp
BMW 330xd DPF
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 330xd DPF
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 330xd DPF
147 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330xd DPF
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16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.54 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
16.44 lb/hp
16.54 lb/hp
BMW 330xd DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 330xd DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 330xd DPF
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
565 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
565 mi
526 mi
BMW 330xd DPF
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
148.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
148.1 kWh
BMW 330xd DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 330xd DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data