The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15)

€ 32,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 41,800
 BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 325d
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325d
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
71.7
81.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
187.8 in
Length
182 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325d
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.33 %
BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325d
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 EcoFuel
BMW 325d
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
*CDG*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
215 hp
BMW 325d
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325d
133 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

▶ REPLAY
24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.05 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
16.05 lb/hp
BMW 325d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
51 mpg  ( 57 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
57 MPGe
BMW 325d
20.6 lb
city
44 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
303 mi
Range
770 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
770 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data