The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW 330i Touring xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 36,200
€ 48,600
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘ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 BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 330i Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 330i Touring
59.7
72.1
82
56.9
71.9
81.4
72.1 in
Width
71.9 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
59.7 in
Height
56.9 in
109.7
187.7
112.2
185.4
187.7 in
Length
185.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 330i Touring
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.25 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 330i Touring
B8
Generation
G21
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 330i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
*CJS*
Engine Code
B48-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
254 hp
BMW 330i Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 330i Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 330i Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i Touring
▶ REPLAY
18.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.89 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
18.64 lb/hp
14.89 lb/hp
BMW 330i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 330i Touring
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
39 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 330i Touring
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
684 mi
Range
582 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
684 mi
582 mi
BMW 330i Touring
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
113.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 330i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 330i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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





















