The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

€ 47,800
BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (16 - 18) BMW 325d Touring
€ 45,200
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200

ⓘ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 5.3 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 (16 - 18)
71.3
80
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION 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 (16 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
182.4 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
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5093 lb
BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.89 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION 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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-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 two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325d Touring
221 hp
237 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325d Touring
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

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

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.14 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
16.46 lb/hp
16.14 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
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
50 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
754 mi
Range
746 mi
BMW 325d Touring
754 mi
746 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
96.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft