The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 30,500
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
€ 40,000
 BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 325d
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 325d
57.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
72.1
82
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
71.5
78.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
187.7 in
Length
178.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 325d
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.45 %
BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)

General

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 325d
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 325d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
*DCZ*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
118 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 325d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

▶ REPLAY
27.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
27.54 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 325d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
64 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 325d
55 mpg
city
30 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
991 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
991 mi
621 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
125.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
76.1 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data