The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 39,000
€ 33,500
€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI.
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
178.4
106.8
187.8
178.4 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
4.83 %
General
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Performance
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.37 lb/hp
BMW 325i
16.56 lb/hp
16.37 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 325i
29 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
483 mi
Range
604 mi
BMW 325i
483 mi
604 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
136.5 kWh
BMW 325i
153.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
