The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. BMW 330i Touring Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 33,400

€ 44,600

€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 24.4 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 9.8 cm taller than the BMW 330i Touring.
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
BMW 330i 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 1.8 TSI
BMW 330i Touring
1551 kg
Kerb Weight
1630 kg
2130 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2095 kg

Weight Difference:
79 kg
4.85 %

General
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
BMW 330i Touring
B7
Generation
E91
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
BMW 330i Touring
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*CDA*
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
268 bhp
at 6700 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
268 bhp
BMW 330i Touring
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2750 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
250 NM
320 NM
BMW 330i Touring
Performance
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
BMW 330i Touring
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

BMW 330i Touring
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9.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.08 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
9.82 kg/bhp
6.08 kg/bhp
BMW 330i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
BMW 330i Touring
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
40 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 330i Touring
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
613 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
613 mi
495 mi
BMW 330i Touring
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
134.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 330i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
165 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
184 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
BMW 330i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
579 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
603 L
Boot Capacity
460 L











1731 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1385 L