The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 32,000
€ 38,600
€ 32,000
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 1.6 TDI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325i
58.1
72.1
82
55.9
71.5
78.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.1 in
Height
55.9 in
109.7
187.7
108.7
178.4
187.7 in
Length
178.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325i
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.96 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325i
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*DCZ*
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.74 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
27.26 lb/hp
15.74 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 325i
51 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
894 mi
Range
529 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
894 mi
529 mi
BMW 325i
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).
140.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
