The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 42,900
BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12) BMW 325i Touring
€ 35,900
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
55.8
Blueprint BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12)
71.5
78.3
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12)
108.7
178.2
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3567 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
258 lb
6.75 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
BMR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
168 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
17.79 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
28 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
821 mi
BMW 325i Touring
472 mi
821 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
157.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 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
1305 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft