The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Touring DPF (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 37,300
€ 27,200
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘ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 9.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 325d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
55.8
71.5
78.3
59.7
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.8 in
Height
59.7 in
108.7
178
106.8
187.8
178 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3402 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
7.33 %
General
BMW 325d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
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 DPF
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
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 325d Touring DPF
194 hp
104 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 325d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d Touring DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.71 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring DPF
18.92 lb/hp
32.71 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 325d Touring DPF
39 mpg
53 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
632 mi
Range
989 mi
BMW 325d Touring DPF
632 mi
989 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 325d Touring DPF
123.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1272 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
