The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325xi (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 37,200
BMW 325xi (07 - 08) BMW 325xi
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 24.9 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1421
Blueprint BMW 325xi (07 - 08)
1817
1989
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
1820
2062
1817 mm
Width
1820 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1421 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint BMW 325xi (07 - 08)
2760
4520
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
2712
4769
4520 mm
Length
4769 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1619 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2140 kg
BMW 325xi (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
4 kg
0.25 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

BMW 325xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
E90
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 325xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-six petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325xi
270 NM
220 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

BMW 325xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
152 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
7.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.94 kg/bhp
BMW 325xi
7.51 kg/bhp
10.94 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
6.9 kg✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 325xi
36 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
26 mpg
city
9.3 kg
No data
motorway
5.6 kg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 kg
495 mi
Range
303 mi
BMW 325xi
495 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
149.7 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
521 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data