The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Touring DPF (06 - 07) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
€ 36,800

€ 34,000

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325d Touring DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
BMW 325d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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
109.7
187.7
178 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
282 lb
7.68 %

General
BMW 325d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
E91
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
*CZE*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 325d Touring DPF
194 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325d Touring DPF
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
BMW 325d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.9 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring DPF
18.92 lb/hp
22.9 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 325d Touring DPF
36 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
574 mi
Range
720 mi
BMW 325d Touring DPF
574 mi
720 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
108 kWh
BMW 325d Touring DPF
135.8 kWh
108 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft











39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft