The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
€ 37,800
€ 33,000
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 23.6 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 5.5 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
1421
1817
1989
1476
1832
2083
1817 mm
Width
1832 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1421 mm
Height
1476 mm
2760
4531
2786
4767
4531 mm
Length
4767 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
1600 kg
Kerb Weight
1488 kg
2045 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg
Weight Difference:
112 kg
7 %
General
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
E90
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
201 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 325d
201 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
430 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325d
430 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
▶ REPLAY
7.96 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.05 kg/bhp
BMW 325d
7.96 kg/bhp
10.05 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 325d
50 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
39 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
61 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
665 mi
Range
746 mi
BMW 325d
665 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 325d
117.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
602 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
