The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 39,000
BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11) BMW 325i
€ 38,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500

ⓘ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 9.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT.
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
178.4 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
E90
Generation
B8
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
217 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.29 lb/hp
BMW 325i
16.56 lb/hp
15.29 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 325i
29 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
651 mi
BMW 325i
483 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 325i
153.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data