The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
€ 36,400
€ 33,800
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 9.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF.
BMW 325i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
55.9
71.5
78.3
58.1
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
108.7
178.4
109.7
188
178.4 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.64 %
General
BMW 325i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Performance
BMW 325i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.43 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 325i
33 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
544 mi
Range
774 mi
BMW 325i
544 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 325i
136.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
