The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW 330e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 18)
€ 44,300
€ 45,700
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat GTE is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 330e iPerformance.
VW Passat GTE
BMW 330e iPerformance
57.3
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.3 in
Height
56.3 in
109.9
187.7
110.6
182.4
187.7 in
Length
182.4 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
BMW 330e iPerformance
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4839 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.76 %
General
VW Passat GTE
BMW 330e iPerformance
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat GTE
BMW 330e iPerformance
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
*DGE*
Engine Code
B48-A20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
249 hp
BMW 330e iPerformance
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
BMW 330e iPerformance
Performance
VW Passat GTE
BMW 330e iPerformance
140 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330e iPerformance
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.36 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
15.36 lb/hp
BMW 330e iPerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
BMW 330e iPerformance
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
124 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
124 mpg
BMW 330e iPerformance
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
1827 mi
Range
1341 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
1341 mi
BMW 330e iPerformance
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).
36 kWh
VW Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
36 kWh
BMW 330e iPerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
71 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
BMW 330e iPerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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