The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 32,800
€ 39,400
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 24.9 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 4.9 cm taller than the BMW 325xi.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325xi
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
4520
4769 mm
Length
4520 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325xi
1508 kg
Kerb Weight
1635 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2080 kg
Weight Difference:
127 kg
7.77 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325xi
B7
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325xi
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*CKM*
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
158 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 325xi
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
240 NM
270 NM
BMW 325xi
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325xi
137 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
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9.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.6 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
9.54 kg/bhp
7.6 kg/bhp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 325xi
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
713 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
495 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
532 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
