The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 35,700
€ 35,200
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325d DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 24.7 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 5.5 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
1421
1817
1989
1476
1832
2083
1817 mm
Width
1832 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1421 mm
Height
1476 mm
2760
4520
2786
4767
4520 mm
Length
4767 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
1600 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
2045 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
120 kg
7.5 %
General
BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
E90
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
194 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 325d DPF
194 bhp
178 bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
BMW 325d DPF
400 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.31 kg/bhp
BMW 325d DPF
8.25 kg/bhp
8.31 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
48 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
55 mpg
61 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
642 mi
Range
695 mi
BMW 325d DPF
642 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
121.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
