The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Touring (10 - 12) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)

€ 39,600
BMW 325d Touring (10 - 12) BMW 325d Touring
€ 28,500
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 9.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55.8
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring (10 - 12)
71.5
78.3
59.4
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.8 in
Height
59.4 in
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring (10 - 12)
108.7
178.2
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
178.2 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3411 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW 325d Touring (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.08 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)

General

BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
E91
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 325d Touring
201 hp
104 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325d Touring
317 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
149 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
18.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.8 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
18.26 lb/hp
32.8 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
41 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
32 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
654 mi
Range
1012 mi
BMW 325d Touring
654 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
119.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft