The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 32,800

€ 39,200

€ 32,800
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 EcoFuel is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 23.8 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 4.9 cm taller than the BMW 325d.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325d
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
4531
4769 mm
Length
4531 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325d
1619 kg
Kerb Weight
1610 kg
2140 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg

Weight Difference:
9 kg
0.56 %

General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325d
B7
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 EcoFuel
BMW 325d
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
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
194 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 bhp
194 bhp
BMW 325d
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
220 NM
400 NM
BMW 325d
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325d
133 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

BMW 325d
▶ REPLAY
10.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.3 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
10.94 kg/bhp
8.3 kg/bhp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
6.9 kg✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
46 mpg
( 51 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
7 MPGe
51 MPGe
BMW 325d
9.3 kg
city
35 mpg
5.6 kg
motorway
No data
21 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
303 mi
Range
611 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
611 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
31.5 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 EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
521 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
460 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data