The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18)
€ 28,700
€ 46,000
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,000
ⓘ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 5.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
58.1
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
109.7
187.7
110.6
182.4
187.7 in
Length
182.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.71 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
*CZC*
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
221 hp
BMW 325d
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
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
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
▶ REPLAY
25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.76 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
25 lb/hp
15.76 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 325d
39 mpg
city
47 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
733 mi
Range
805 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
733 mi
805 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
