The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. BMW 325xi (05 - 07)
€ 32,000
€ 36,500
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 325xi.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325xi
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
187.7 in
Length
178 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325xi
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
9.66 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325xi
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325xi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
*DCZ*
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325xi
128 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
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27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
27.26 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 325xi
51 mpg
city
18 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
894 mi
Range
426 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
894 mi
426 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
174.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325xi
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
