The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 330i Touring Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 35,700

€ 42,800

€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the BMW 330i Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF 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
187.7 in
Length
178 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 330i Touring
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.13 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF 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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 330i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*DPC*
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 330i Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 330i Touring
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i Touring
▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.82 lb/hp
13.41 lb/hp
BMW 330i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 330i Touring
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
43 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 330i Touring
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
746 mi
Range
529 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
746 mi
529 mi
BMW 330i Touring
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
104.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 330i Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 330i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 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