The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. BMW 325d (08 - 10)
€ 32,600
€ 37,100
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 325d
57.9
71.7
81.2
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
178.4
187.8 in
Length
178.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 325d
3530 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 325d
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 325d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
BMP
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 325d
131 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
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25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.58 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
45 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 325d
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
836 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
836 mi
665 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
107 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
107 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
