The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 35,200
€ 41,200
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.8 TSI 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 1.8 TSI 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 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 325i
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.49 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 325i
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 325i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*CJS*
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 325i
144 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i
33 mpg
city
21 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
695 mi
Range
477 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
477 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
155.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
