The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) vs. BMW 335i Touring (06 - 08)
€ 31,100
€ 42,400
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the BMW 335i Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
BMW 335i Touring
59.7
71.7
81.2
55.8
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
106.8
187.8
108.7
178
187.8 in
Length
178 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
BMW 335i Touring
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.25 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
BMW 335i Touring
B7
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
BMW 335i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N54
*CDA*
Engine Code
N54-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
158 hp
302 hp
BMW 335i Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 335i Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
BMW 335i Touring
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 335i Touring
▶ REPLAY
21.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.79 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
21.35 lb/hp
11.79 lb/hp
BMW 335i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
BMW 335i Touring
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 335i Touring
25 mpg
city
16 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
630 mi
Range
400 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
630 mi
400 mi
BMW 335i Touring
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
185.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
185.7 kWh
BMW 335i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
BMW 335i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











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
















