The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 32,800
€ 38,700
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 9.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 325xi.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325xi
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
187.8 in
Length
178 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325xi
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
7.77 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325xi
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325xi
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
*CKM*
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325xi
137 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
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21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
21.04 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 325xi
31 mpg
city
16 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
713 mi
Range
395 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
395 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
187.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325xi
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
