The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. BMW 325d Touring (16 - 18)
€ 33,800
€ 45,600
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 13.8 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 8.7 cm taller than the BMW 325d Touring.
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325d Touring
1516
1820
2062
1429
1811
2031
1820 mm
Width
1811 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1516 mm
Height
1429 mm
2712
4771
2810
4633
4771 mm
Length
4633 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325d Touring
1647 kg
Kerb Weight
1640 kg
2170 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2125 kg
Weight Difference:
7 kg
0.43 %
General
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325d Touring
B7
Generation
F31
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325d Touring
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
*CDG*
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 bhp
221 bhp
BMW 325d Touring
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
220 NM
450 NM
BMW 325d Touring
Performance
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325d Touring
132 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325d Touring
▶ REPLAY
11.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.42 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
11.13 kg/bhp
7.42 kg/bhp
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy
6.9 kg✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
58 mpg
( 65 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
7 MPGe
65 MPGe
BMW 325d Touring
9.3 kg
city
48 mpg
5.6 kg
motorway
No data
21 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
303 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
723 mi
BMW 325d Touring
Environmental Impact
31.5 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 325d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
523 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
603 L
Boot Capacity
495 L
1731 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1500 L
