The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) vs. BMW 325d (16 - 18)
€ 27,300
€ 43,900
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,900
ⓘ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 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 13.6 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 4.1 cm taller than the BMW 325d.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
1470
1820
2062
1429
1811
2031
1820 mm
Width
1811 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1470 mm
Height
1429 mm
2712
4769
2810
4633
4769 mm
Length
4633 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
1473 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg
Weight Difference:
97 kg
6.18 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
B7
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
*CAX*
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
120 bhp
221 bhp
BMW 325d
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
200 NM
450 NM
BMW 325d
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
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12.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.1 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
12.28 kg/bhp
7.1 kg/bhp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
61 mpg
BMW 325d
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
725 mi
Range
770 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
725 mi
770 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
113.6 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
557 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
