The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
€ 40,000
€ 32,800
€ 40,000
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 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 EcoFuel.
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.9
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
108.7
178.4
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 EcoFuel
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.56 %
General
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 325d
201 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325d
317 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
149 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
BMW 325d
17.66 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 325d
39 mpg
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
621 mi
Range
283 mi
BMW 325d
621 mi
283 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 325d
125.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
