The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)

€ 40,000
BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 325d
€ 25,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 9.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
71.5
78.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
178.4 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
351 lb
9.89 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)

General

BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 325d
201 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325d
317 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.66 lb/hp
BMW 325d
17.66 lb/hp
26.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 325d
39 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 325d
621 mi
737 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 325d
125.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data