The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW 330d DPF Automatic (05 - 08)
€ 44,300
€ 41,400
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat GTE is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 330d DPF.
VW Passat GTE
BMW 330d DPF
57.3
72.1
82
55.9
71.5
78.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.3 in
Height
55.9 in
109.9
187.7
108.7
178
187.7 in
Length
178 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
BMW 330d DPF
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
1.87 %
General
VW Passat GTE
BMW 330d DPF
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat GTE
BMW 330d DPF
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
*DGE*
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
228 hp
BMW 330d DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 330d DPF
Performance
VW Passat GTE
BMW 330d DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d DPF
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
BMW 330d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
BMW 330d DPF
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 330d DPF
No data
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
1827 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
512 mi
BMW 330d DPF
Environmental Impact
32.2 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).
152.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
152.2 kWh
BMW 330d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
BMW 330d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
