The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 37,200
€ 27,300
€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 9.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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
187.8
178 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3247 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
8.79 %
General
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325xi
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.06 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.56 lb/hp
27.06 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 325xi
30 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
495 mi
Range
725 mi
BMW 325xi
495 mi
725 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
113.6 kWh
BMW 325xi
149.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
