The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Touring Automatic (10 - 12) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 41,700
BMW 325d Touring Automatic (10 - 12) BMW 325d Touring
€ 40,800
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
55.8
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring Automatic (10 - 12)
71.5
78.3
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring Automatic (10 - 12)
108.7
178.2
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3508 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
BMW 325d Touring Automatic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.29 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
E91
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 325d Touring
201 hp
187 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 325d Touring
317 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
148 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
18.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
18.43 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
38 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
611 mi
Range
892 mi
BMW 325d Touring
611 mi
892 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
127.6 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1321 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft