The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) vs. BMW 325xi (07 - 08)
€ 33,000
€ 37,200
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 325xi.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 325xi
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
187.7 in
Length
178 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 325xi
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
7.86 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 325xi
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 325xi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*CZE*
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 325xi
134 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
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22.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
22.16 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
43 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 325xi
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
746 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
746 mi
495 mi
BMW 325xi
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
104.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 325xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1327 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
