The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Touring (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 38,700
€ 33,100
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325d Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
55.8
71.5
78.3
59.7
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.8 in
Height
59.7 in
108.7
178.2
109.7
187.7
178.2 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.92 %
General
BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
E91
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 325d Touring
194 hp
118 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325d Touring
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
18.92 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
40 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
642 mi
Range
917 mi
BMW 325d Touring
642 mi
917 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
121.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
