The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18) vs. BMW 325d (08 - 10)
€ 31,600
€ 37,100
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 325d
58.1
72.1
82
55.9
71.5
78.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.1 in
Height
55.9 in
109.7
187.7
108.7
178.4
187.7 in
Length
178.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 325d
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
470 lb
13.32 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 325d
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 325d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
*CZE*
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 325d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
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20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
20.66 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
48 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 325d
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
748 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
748 mi
665 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
92.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
