The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)

€ 38,700
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 325xi
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 38,700
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 9.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
71.5
78.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
108.7
178
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
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 EcoFuel
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
0.97 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)

General

BMW 325xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 325xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
*CDG*
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
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

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

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.77 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 325xi
24 mpg
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
16 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
395 mi
Range
283 mi
BMW 325xi
395 mi
283 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 325xi
187.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325xi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data