The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring Automatic (08 - 12) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 40,300
€ 26,400
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 9.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI.
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
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
178.2
106.8
187.8
178.2 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3247 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
8.79 %
General
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
E91
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
120 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.06 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
16.56 lb/hp
27.06 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
31 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
515 mi
Range
680 mi
BMW 325i Touring
515 mi
680 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
144 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1316 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
