The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. BMW 335d Touring Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 31,700

€ 48,000

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 24.4 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 9.8 cm taller than the BMW 335d Touring.
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 335d Touring
1516
1820
2062
1418
1817
1989
1820 mm
Width
1817 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1516 mm
Height
1418 mm
2712
4771
2760
4527
4771 mm
Length
4527 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 335d Touring
1626 kg
Kerb Weight
1720 kg
2150 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2185 kg

Weight Difference:
94 kg
5.47 %

General
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 335d Touring
B7
Generation
E91
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 335d Touring
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW M57
*CDG*
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
282 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 bhp
282 bhp
BMW 335d Touring
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
220 NM
580 NM
BMW 335d Touring
Performance
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 335d Touring
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

BMW 335d Touring
▶ REPLAY
10.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.1 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
10.99 kg/bhp
6.1 kg/bhp
BMW 335d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 335d Touring
Fuel Economy
6.9 kg✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
42 mpg
( 47 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
7 MPGe
47 MPGe
BMW 335d Touring
9.3 kg
city
31 mpg
5.6 kg
motorway
No data
21 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
303 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
565 mi
BMW 335d Touring
Environmental Impact
31.5 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).
137.9 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW 335d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 335d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
524 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
603 L
Boot Capacity
450 L










1731 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1375 L