Volkswagen Passat B8
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
vs
BMW 3 Series Sedan 330e
Sedan · Hybrid · FWD
Volkswagen Passat B8
Car A
Volkswagen Passat B8
The Volkswagen Passat B8 focuses on efficiency and practicality, delivering good value in its segment. With 5.2 L/100 km combined consumption and a 586 L trunk, it fits growing families and long-distance travel.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety
BMW 3 Series Sedan 330e
Car B
BMW 3 Series Sedan 330e
The BMW 3 Series Sedan 330e is a plug-in hybrid saloon that blends efficient commuting with strong performance, offering good value in its segment. A 50 km electric range and a 480-liter boot suit city use and growing families, though FWD and the saloon layout are less ideal for winter traction and cargo-heavy needs.
5 seatsSedanHybrid5-star safety1.7 L/100km292 hpHybrid
Why compared same body typesame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 67 / 63
City 43 / 56
Budget / value 71 / 66
Road trip 64 / 48
Performance 25 / 32
Cargo 32 / 26
Practical 50 / 50
Premium 29 / 50
Winter 30 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Volkswagen Passat B8 · Orange = BMW 3 Series Sedan 330e

Specs side-by-side

Spec Volkswagen Passat B8 BMW 3 Series Sedan 330e
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Volkswagen Passat B8

  • 5.2 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class
  • Large 586 L cargo area suits family gear and road trips
  • Five seats and FWD make daily commuting straightforward
  • Strong safety and reliability ranking signals

BMW 3 Series Sedan 330e

  • Efficient for its class with 1.7 combined consumption.
  • 50 km electric range fits city commutes.
  • Strong performance: 292 hp and 0–100 km/h in 5.9 s.
  • 5 seats and a 480 L boot support growing-family duties.

Verdict

Pick Volkswagen Passat B8 if…
Lower entry price
Volkswagen Passat B8 starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick BMW 3 Series Sedan 330e if…
More power
BMW 3 Series Sedan 330e puts out 292 hp vs 150 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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