The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 42,900
€ 35,700
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
15.56 %
General
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
17.79 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
28 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
472 mi
Range
746 mi
BMW 325i Touring
472 mi
746 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
157.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
