The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 30,600
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 38,600
 BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 325i
€ 30,600
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 9.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325i
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 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 325i Automatic (08 - 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 325i
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
139 lb
3.95 %
BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325i
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual 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 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*CDG*
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
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

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i

▶ REPLAY
23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.74 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
23.8 lb/hp
15.74 lb/hp
BMW 325i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325i
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
32 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
32 mpg
BMW 325i
20.2 lb
city
24 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
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
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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