The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
€ 41,200
€ 33,000
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 9.3 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
178.4
109.7
187.7
178.4 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
8.99 %
General
BMW 325i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
BMW 325i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
BMW 325i
16.77 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 325i
29 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
477 mi
Range
746 mi
BMW 325i
477 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 325i
155.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 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
1327 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
