The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Touring Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 40,200
€ 35,300
€ 40,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325xi Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR.
BMW 325xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
55.8
71.5
78.3
59.7
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.8 in
Height
59.7 in
108.7
178
109.7
187.9
178 in
Length
187.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.86 %
General
BMW 325xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
E91
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade 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 325xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
215 hp
118 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 325xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
145 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
17.38 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
23 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
16 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
388 mi
Range
853 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
388 mi
853 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
191.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
