The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 330xd Touring DPF Automatic (05 - 08)

€ 33,800
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 45,600
 BMW 330xd Touring DPF Automatic (05 - 08) BMW 330xd Touring DPF
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,600

ⓘ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 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the BMW 330xd Touring DPF.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330xd Touring DPF
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
71.7
81.2
55.8
Blueprint BMW 330xd Touring DPF Automatic (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 330xd Touring DPF Automatic (05 - 08)
108.7
178
187.8 in
Length
178 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330xd Touring DPF
3393 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4971 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
553 lb
14.01 %
BMW 330xd Touring DPF Automatic (05 - 08)

General

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330xd Touring DPF
B7
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330xd Touring DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M57
*CTH*
Engine Code
M57-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
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
228 hp
BMW 330xd Touring DPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 330xd Touring DPF

Performance

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330xd Touring DPF
135 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330xd Touring DPF

▶ REPLAY
21.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.31 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
21.47 lb/hp
17.31 lb/hp
BMW 330xd Touring DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330xd Touring DPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 330xd Touring DPF
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
702 mi
Range
462 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
702 mi
462 mi
BMW 330xd Touring DPF
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).
168.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
117.5 kWh
168.7 kWh
BMW 330xd Touring DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 330xd Touring DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 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