The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
€ 43,900
€ 30,500
€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 13.6 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 4.1 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
1429
1811
2031
1470
1820
2062
1811 mm
Width
1820 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1429 mm
Height
1470 mm
2810
4633
2712
4769
4633 mm
Length
4769 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1483 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg
Weight Difference:
87 kg
5.54 %
General
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
F30
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
221 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 325d
221 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325d
450 NM
240 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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7.1 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.39 kg/bhp
BMW 325d
7.1 kg/bhp
9.39 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 325d
61 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
56 mpg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
770 mi
Range
702 mi
BMW 325d
770 mi
702 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 325d
94.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
537 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
