The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
€ 38,400

€ 53,000

€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,000
ⓘ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 10 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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
187.9
178 in
Length
187.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.89 %

General
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
E91
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*CUA*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
237 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
153 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
16.35 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
33 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
544 mi
Range
695 mi
BMW 325i Touring
544 mi
695 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
136.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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