The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) vs. BMW 330d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 43,700

€ 49,200

€ 43,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,200
ⓘ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 9.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the BMW 330d BluePerformance.
VW Passat GTE
BMW 330d BluePerformance
58.4
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.4 in
Height
56.3 in
109.7
191.9
110.6
182
191.9 in
Length
182 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
BMW 330d BluePerformance
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.6 %

General
VW Passat GTE
BMW 330d BluePerformance
B8
Generation
F30
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat GTE
BMW 330d BluePerformance
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
*DGE*
Engine Code
N57-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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
254 hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Performance
VW Passat GTE
BMW 330d BluePerformance
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d BluePerformance
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17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.63 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.74 lb/hp
14.63 lb/hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Passat GTE
168 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 330d BluePerformance
No data
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
2219 mi
Range
681 mi
VW Passat GTE
2219 mi
681 mi
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
26.6 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).
107 kWh
VW Passat GTE
26.6 kWh
107 kWh
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
43 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
BMW 330d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data