The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. BMW 325d (16 - 18)
€ 32,000
€ 43,900
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 13.4 cm longer, 2.1 cm wider and 4.7 cm taller than the BMW 325d.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325d
1476
1832
2083
1429
1811
2031
1832 mm
Width
1811 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1476 mm
Height
1429 mm
2786
4767
2810
4633
4767 mm
Length
4633 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325d
1459 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg
Weight Difference:
111 kg
7.07 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325d
B8
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
*DCZ*
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 bhp
221 bhp
BMW 325d
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
450 NM
BMW 325d
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325d
128 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
▶ REPLAY
12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.1 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
12.36 kg/bhp
7.1 kg/bhp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
69 mpg
61 mpg
BMW 325d
61 mpg
city
50 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
894 mi
Range
770 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
894 mi
770 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
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 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
104 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
541 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
