The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 36,500
€ 25,400
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325xi is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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
188.8
178 in
Length
188.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.84 %
General
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.46 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.56 lb/hp
26.46 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 325xi
26 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
426 mi
Range
690 mi
BMW 325xi
426 mi
690 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 325xi
174.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
