The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)
€ 37,800
€ 26,800
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
1610 kg
Kerb Weight
1367 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
243 kg
15.09 %
General
BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
194 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 325d DPF
194 bhp
123 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW 325d DPF
400 NM
200 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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8.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 kg/bhp
BMW 325d DPF
8.3 kg/bhp
11.11 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
44 mpg
53 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
61 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
592 mi
Range
692 mi
BMW 325d DPF
592 mi
692 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
131.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
543 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
