The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Coupé Automatic (06 - 07) vs. VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI (08 - 11)
€ 41,800
€ 30,600
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325xi Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.6 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI.
BMW 325xi Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
54.9
70.2
78.1
55.8
73
82.3
70.2 in
Width
73 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
54.9 in
Height
55.8 in
108.7
180.3
106.7
188.9
180.3 in
Length
188.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.4 %
General
BMW 325xi Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
E92
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 325xi Coupé
215 hp
158 hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325xi Coupé
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW 325xi Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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16.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Coupé
16.67 lb/hp
21 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 325xi Coupé
24 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
16 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
395 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW 325xi Coupé
395 mi
572 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
144 kWh
BMW 325xi Coupé
187.5 kWh
144 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
