The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 36,100
€ 35,700
€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI.
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
178
106.8
187.8
178 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.56 %
General
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 325i
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Performance
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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15.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.59 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 325i
26 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
435 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW 325i
435 mi
565 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 325i
170.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
