The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) vs. BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 30,500
€ 37,800
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 325d DPF.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 325d DPF
57.5
72.1
82
55.9
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
109.7
187.7
108.7
178
187.7 in
Length
178 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 325d DPF
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.45 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 325d DPF
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 DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
*DCZ*
Engine Code
M57-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
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
118 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d DPF
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 325d DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d DPF
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27.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
27.54 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
64 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
55 mpg
city
28 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
991 mi
Range
592 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
991 mi
592 mi
BMW 325d DPF
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).
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).
131.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
76.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 325d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
