2009 BMW 330 vs. 2002 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,993 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Passat. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Passat.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 330 (521 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Passat. (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 2002 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 330 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1781 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 62 L |
