The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 32,600
€ 39,200
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 23.6 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 5.5 cm taller than the BMW 325d.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 325d
1476
1832
2083
1421
1817
1989
1832 mm
Width
1817 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1476 mm
Height
1421 mm
2786
4767
2760
4531
4767 mm
Length
4531 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 325d
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1610 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
8.07 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 325d
B8
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 325d
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
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
194 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
118 bhp
194 bhp
BMW 325d
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
250 NM
400 NM
BMW 325d
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 325d
128 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
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12.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.3 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
12.54 kg/bhp
8.3 kg/bhp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
71 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 325d
61 mpg
city
35 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
No data
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
917 mi
Range
611 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
917 mi
611 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
127.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
139 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
560 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
