The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)

€ 43,600
BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 325d Touring
€ 39,700
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700

ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
182 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.3 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)

General

BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
F31
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 325d Touring
215 hp
187 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 325d Touring
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

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

305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
49 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
42 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
738 mi
Range
892 mi
BMW 325d Touring
738 mi
892 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
98.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1299 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft