2005 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2006 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 330 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
