The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Touring Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat SportWagen GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 41,000
€ 45,300
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 9.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen GTE.
BMW 325xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
55.8
71.5
78.3
58.1
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.8 in
Height
58.1 in
108.7
178
109.9
187.7
178 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
BMW 325xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
E91
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
215 hp
215 hp
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Performance
BMW 325xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
149 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
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17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.79 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
17.79 lb/hp
17.79 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
138 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
29 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
22 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
490 mi
Range
1827 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
490 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
32.2 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
151.6 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi Touring
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.7 cu ft
