The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 30,600
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 40,000
 BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 325d
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325d
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
187.8 in
Length
178.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325d
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.73 %
BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325d
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual 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 N57
*CDG*
Engine Code
N57-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
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

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

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

▶ REPLAY
23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
23.8 lb/hp
17.66 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
39 mpg  ( 43 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
43 MPGe
BMW 325d
20.2 lb
city
30 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
303 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
621 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).
125.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data