The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
€ 36,100
€ 31,600
€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 9.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
BMW 325i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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
109.7
187.7
178 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.74 %
General
BMW 325i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
*CZE*
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 5000 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325i
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
BMW 325i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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15.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.59 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 325i
26 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
435 mi
Range
748 mi
BMW 325i
435 mi
748 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
92.9 kWh
BMW 325i
170.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
