The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 43,900
€ 32,800
€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.3
71.3
80
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
110.6
182.4
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.96 %
General
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 325d
221 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
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
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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15.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.04 lb/hp
BMW 325d
15.66 lb/hp
21.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 325d
51 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
770 mi
Range
713 mi
BMW 325d
770 mi
713 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).
115.6 kWh
BMW 325d
94.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
