The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW 330i Touring (08 - 12)
€ 34,900

€ 42,500

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘ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 BMT ACT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the BMW 330i Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330i Touring
59.7
72.1
82
55.8
71.5
78.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
59.7 in
Height
55.8 in
109.7
187.7
108.7
178.2
187.7 in
Length
178.2 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330i Touring
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
357 lb
10.03 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330i Touring
B8
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*CZE*
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
268 hp
BMW 330i Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 330i Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330i Touring
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i Touring
▶ REPLAY
21.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.28 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
21.64 lb/hp
13.28 lb/hp
BMW 330i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330i Touring
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
46 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 330i Touring
37 mpg
city
23 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
719 mi
Range
515 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
719 mi
515 mi
BMW 330i Touring
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
144 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
96.6 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 330i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 330i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1294 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft