The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) vs. BMW 330d Touring xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 31,600

€ 53,300

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT is 2.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 330d Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d Touring
59.7
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
59.7 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 SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d Touring
3336 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
677 lb
16.87 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d Touring
B7
Generation
G21
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B57
*CTH*
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
261 hp
BMW 330d Touring
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW 330d Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d Touring
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d Touring
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21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.37 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
21.11 lb/hp
15.37 lb/hp
BMW 330d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d Touring
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 330d Touring
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
702 mi
Range
679 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
702 mi
679 mi
BMW 330d Touring
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
111 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
117.5 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 330d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1294 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft