The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11)
€ 32,600
€ 39,000
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 325i.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 325i
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 325i
3530 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.87 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 325i
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 325i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
BMP
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 325i
131 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.58 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
45 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
836 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
836 mi
483 mi
BMW 325i
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).
153.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
107 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 325i
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
