The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 27,300
€ 40,000
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 23.8 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 4.9 cm taller than the BMW 325d.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
1470
1820
2062
1421
1817
1989
1820 mm
Width
1817 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1470 mm
Height
1421 mm
2712
4769
2760
4531
4769 mm
Length
4531 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
1473 kg
Kerb Weight
1610 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg
Weight Difference:
137 kg
8.51 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
B7
Generation
E90
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
*CAX*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
120 bhp
201 bhp
BMW 325d
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
430 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
200 NM
430 NM
BMW 325d
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
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12.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.01 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
12.28 kg/bhp
8.01 kg/bhp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 325d
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
725 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
725 mi
621 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).
125.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
113.6 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
160 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
450 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
