The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Touring DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 39,500
BMW 325d Touring DPF Automatic (07 - 08) BMW 325d Touring DPF
€ 33,800
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 325d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
55.8
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
BMW 325d Touring DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.12 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

BMW 325d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
E91
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 325d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 325d Touring DPF
194 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325d Touring DPF
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 325d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring DPF

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.47 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring DPF
19.04 lb/hp
21.47 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 325d Touring DPF
36 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
702 mi
BMW 325d Touring DPF
583 mi
702 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 325d Touring DPF
133.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft