The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 46,000
€ 35,200
€ 46,000
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 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
56.3
71.3
80
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
110.6
182.4
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.32 %
General
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 325d
221 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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15.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
BMW 325d
15.76 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 325d
53 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
47 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
805 mi
Range
695 mi
BMW 325d
805 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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
90.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
