The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. BMW 325d (15 - 16)
€ 28,700

€ 41,100

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100
ⓘ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 13.4 cm longer, 2.1 cm wider and 4.7 cm taller than the BMW 325d.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
1476
1832
2083
1429
1811
2031
1832 mm
Width
1811 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1476 mm
Height
1429 mm
2786
4767
2810
4633
4767 mm
Length
4633 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2035 kg

Weight Difference:
155 kg
10 %

General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
B8
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 N47
*CZC*
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 325d
200 NM
at 1400 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
129 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

BMW 325d
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11.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.21 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
11.34 kg/bhp
7.21 kg/bhp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
58 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56 mpg
58 mpg
BMW 325d
47 mpg
city
46 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
733 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
733 mi
723 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
555 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
480 L











No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data