The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 36,800
€ 32,000
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 325i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.96 %
General
BMW 325i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 325i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
154 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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15.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.74 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 325i
33 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
551 mi
Range
894 mi
BMW 325i
551 mi
894 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 325i
134.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
