The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 36,500
€ 32,300
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 9.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF 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 325xi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13 %
General
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
E90
Generation
B8
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.56 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 325xi
26 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
426 mi
Range
774 mi
BMW 325xi
426 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 325xi
174.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
