The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
€ 35,700
€ 43,700
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325d DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat GTE
55.9
71.5
78.3
58.4
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.9 in
Height
58.4 in
108.7
178
109.7
191.9
178 in
Length
191.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat GTE
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.52 %
General
BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat GTE
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat GTE
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 325d DPF
194 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 325d DPF
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat GTE
146 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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18.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF
18.18 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
168 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
40 mpg
168 mpg
VW Passat GTE
30 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
642 mi
Range
2219 mi
BMW 325d DPF
642 mi
2219 mi
VW Passat GTE
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
26.6 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
121.3 kWh
26.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
