The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Touring DPF (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19)
€ 37,300
€ 33,700
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR.
BMW 325d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.12 %
General
BMW 325d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 325d Touring DPF
194 hp
118 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Performance
BMW 325d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
145 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d Touring DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.58 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring DPF
18.92 lb/hp
28.58 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 325d Touring DPF
39 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
30 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
632 mi
Range
853 mi
BMW 325d Touring DPF
632 mi
853 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 325d Touring DPF
123.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
