The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) vs. BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08)
€ 32,800
€ 35,700
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 325d DPF.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325d DPF
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 EcoFuel
BMW 325d DPF
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.18 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325d DPF
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325d DPF
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
*CDG*
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d DPF
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d DPF
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325d DPF
133 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d DPF
▶ REPLAY
24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
35 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
8.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
283 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
283 mi
642 mi
BMW 325d DPF
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
128.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
