The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
€ 42,900

€ 32,600

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 9.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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
178.2
109.7
187.7
178.2 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
675 lb
17.65 %

General
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
E91
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*CZE*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
▶ REPLAY
17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
17.79 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
28 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
21 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
472 mi
Range
719 mi
BMW 325i Touring
472 mi
719 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
157.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft











39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft