The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 30,600
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 38,700
 BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 325xi
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700

ⓘ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 9.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 325xi.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325xi
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
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 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
108.7
178
187.8 in
Length
178 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325xi
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.27 %
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325xi
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325xi
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
*CDG*
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325xi
133 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325xi
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
24 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
24 mpg
BMW 325xi
20.2 lb
city
16 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
303 mi
Range
395 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
395 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
187.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325xi
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