BMW 3 Series Touring 330i
Wagon · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Volkswagen Passat Variant
Wagon · Gasoline · FWD
BMW 3 Series Touring 330i
Car A
BMW 3 Series Touring 330i
The BMW 3 Series Touring 330i is a gasoline FWD wagon that blends family-ready space with efficient performance. Strong consumption and safety rankings plus a 500-liter cargo area make it a solid pick for growing families and road trips at good value for its segment.
5 seatsWagonGasoline5-star safety245 hp
Volkswagen Passat Variant
Car B
Volkswagen Passat Variant
With 650 liters of cargo space and efficient 5.5 combined consumption, the Volkswagen Passat Variant suits growing families and long road trips. It favors practicality, safety standing, and value over performance thrills or premium flair.
5 seatsWagonGasoline5-star safety5.5 L/100km
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatssame usage profilestrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 70 / 76
City 42 / 34
Budget / value 58 / 66
Road trip 56 / 69
Performance 28 / 30
Cargo 38 / 46
Practical 55 / 61
Premium 49 / 31
Winter 32 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 3 Series Touring 330i · Orange = Volkswagen Passat Variant

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW 3 Series Touring 330i Volkswagen Passat Variant
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

BMW 3 Series Touring 330i

  • Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km, helping keep running costs in check
  • 500-liter trunk and five seats suit daily family needs and weekend luggage
  • 0–100 km/h in 5.8 s supports confident overtakes and merging
  • Around 45,000 pricing offers good value in its segment

Volkswagen Passat Variant

  • 650-liter trunk makes family packing and road trips easy
  • Efficient for its class (5.5 combined consumption)
  • Strong safety emphasis indicated by its ranking
  • Good value in its segment at about 32,000

Verdict

Pick BMW 3 Series Touring 330i if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
BMW 3 Series Touring 330i is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Volkswagen Passat Variant if…
Performance & capability
Volkswagen Passat Variant is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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