The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 28,700
€ 39,200
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 23.6 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 5.5 cm taller than the BMW 325d.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
1476
1832
2083
1421
1817
1989
1832 mm
Width
1817 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1476 mm
Height
1421 mm
2786
4767
2760
4531
4767 mm
Length
4531 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1610 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg
Weight Difference:
215 kg
13.35 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
B8
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 M57
*CZC*
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
194 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 bhp
194 bhp
BMW 325d
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
200 NM
400 NM
BMW 325d
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
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11.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.3 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
11.34 kg/bhp
8.3 kg/bhp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 325d
47 mpg
city
35 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
733 mi
Range
611 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
733 mi
611 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).
127.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 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
445 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
