The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI (10 - 14) vs. BMW 330xi Touring (05 - 07)
€ 26,400
€ 42,400
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the BMW 330xi Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BMW 330xi Touring
59.7
71.7
81.2
55.8
71.5
78.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
59.7 in
Height
55.8 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 SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BMW 330xi Touring
3247 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
534 lb
14.12 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BMW 330xi Touring
B7
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BMW 330xi Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
*CAX*
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
120 hp
254 hp
BMW 330xi Touring
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 330xi Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BMW 330xi Touring
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xi Touring
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27.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.89 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
27.06 lb/hp
14.89 lb/hp
BMW 330xi Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BMW 330xi Touring
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 330xi Touring
29 mpg
city
17 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
680 mi
Range
400 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
680 mi
400 mi
BMW 330xi Touring
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
185.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
185.7 kWh
BMW 330xi Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BMW 330xi Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1316 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft
