The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Touring (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 45,600
BMW 325d Touring (16 - 18) BMW 325d Touring
€ 36,600
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring (16 - 18)
71.3
80
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring (16 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
BMW 325d Touring (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.65 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
F31
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 325d Touring
221 hp
175 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325d Touring
332 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
16.36 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
48 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
40 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
836 mi
BMW 325d Touring
723 mi
836 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
107 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
100.7 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft