The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 32,400
€ 37,800
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.8 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 24.9 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 4.9 cm taller than the BMW 325d DPF.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 325d DPF
1470
1820
2062
1421
1817
1989
1820 mm
Width
1817 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1470 mm
Height
1421 mm
2712
4769
2760
4520
4769 mm
Length
4520 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 325d DPF
1517 kg
Kerb Weight
1610 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg
Weight Difference:
93 kg
5.78 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 325d DPF
B7
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 325d DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
*CDA*
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
194 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
194 bhp
BMW 325d DPF
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
250 NM
400 NM
BMW 325d DPF
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 325d DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325d DPF
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9.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.3 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
9.6 kg/bhp
8.3 kg/bhp
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
40 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
621 mi
Range
592 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
592 mi
BMW 325d DPF
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
131.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 325d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
