The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 32,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 38,600
 BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 325i
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

ⓘ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 325i.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325i
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
1820
2062
1421
Blueprint BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)
1817
1989
1820 mm
Width
1817 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1470 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
2712
4769
Blueprint BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)
2760
4531
4769 mm
Length
4531 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325i
1619 kg
Kerb Weight
1535 kg
2140 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
84 kg
5.19 %
BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325i
B7
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
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 325i
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*CDG*
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 325i
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
220 NM
270 NM
BMW 325i

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325i
133 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

99 m
0.000 sec

BMW 325i

▶ REPLAY
10.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.14 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
10.94 kg/bhp
7.14 kg/bhp
BMW 325i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325i
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
38 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
7 MPGe
38 mpg
BMW 325i
9.3 kg
city
28 mpg
5.6 kg
motorway
No data
21 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
303 mi
Range
529 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
529 mi
BMW 325i
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).
140.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325i
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