The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 325i (08 - 11)
€ 32,800
€ 36,400
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 9.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325i
57.9
71.7
81.2
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
178.4
187.8 in
Length
178.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325i
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.21 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325i
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325i
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*CKM*
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.43 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
21.04 lb/hp
15.43 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 325i
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
713 mi
Range
544 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
544 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
