The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 32,000
€ 38,700
€ 32,000
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 1.6 TDI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 24.7 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 5.5 cm taller than the BMW 325xi.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325xi
1476
1832
2083
1421
1817
1989
1832 mm
Width
1817 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1476 mm
Height
1421 mm
2786
4767
2760
4520
4767 mm
Length
4520 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325xi
1459 kg
Kerb Weight
1635 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2080 kg
Weight Difference:
176 kg
10.76 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325xi
B8
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325xi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
*DCZ*
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 325xi
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 2750 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
250 NM
BMW 325xi
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325xi
128 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
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12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.6 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
12.36 kg/bhp
7.6 kg/bhp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
69 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325xi
61 mpg
city
20 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
894 mi
Range
395 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
894 mi
395 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).
187.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
104 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
541 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
