The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. BMW 330e Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 43,200
€ 51,600
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Passat 3.6 V6 is 2.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 330e.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 330e
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.9
71.9
81.4
71.7 in
Width
71.9 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
57.9 in
Height
56.9 in
106.8
187.8
112.2
185.4
187.8 in
Length
185.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 330e
3796 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
5.12 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 330e
B7
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 330e
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BWS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
288 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
288 hp
BMW 330e
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
BMW 330e
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 330e
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330e
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.89 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
13.89 lb/hp
BMW 330e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 330e
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
147 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
147 mpg
BMW 330e
19 mpg
city
No data
32 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
454 mi
Range
1553 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
1553 mi
BMW 330e
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
30.3 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
30.3 kWh
BMW 330e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
51 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 330e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
