The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 38,400
€ 34,300
€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 9.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
55.8
71.5
78.3
59.7
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
108.7
178
106.8
187.8
178 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3435 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.33 %
General
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
E91
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
175 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
153 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.63 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
16.35 lb/hp
19.63 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
33 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
544 mi
Range
925 mi
BMW 325i Touring
544 mi
925 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
136.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1349 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
