The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19)
€ 43,900
€ 32,600
€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR.
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
56.3
71.3
80
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
110.6
182.4
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.72 %
General
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 325d
221 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
152 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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15.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
BMW 325d
15.66 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 325d
51 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
42 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
770 mi
Range
917 mi
BMW 325d
770 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 325d
94.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
