The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)
€ 33,900
€ 30,600
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW 325i
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
106.8
187.8
178 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.76 %
General
BMW 325i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325i
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
BMW 325i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
152 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
15.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.28 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 325i
28 mpg
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
466 mi
Range
283 mi
BMW 325i
466 mi
283 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
159.2 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 325i
159.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
