The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 41,200
€ 39,800
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘ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 TDI SCR.
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
55.9
71.5
78.3
58.1
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
108.7
178.4
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 TDI SCR
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3411 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.38 %
General
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
150 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
BMW 325i
16.77 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 325i
29 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
21 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
477 mi
Range
912 mi
BMW 325i
477 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 325i
155.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
