The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 37,600
€ 33,100
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325i Touring 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 BMT.
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
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 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.75 %
General
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
E91
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
118 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
16.15 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
26 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
18 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
426 mi
Range
917 mi
BMW 325i Touring
426 mi
917 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
174.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
