The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 32,600
€ 38,700
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 9.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 325xi.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 325xi
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
187.8 in
Length
178 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 325xi
3530 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.08 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 325xi
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 325xi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
BMP
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 325xi
131 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
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25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.58 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
45 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 325xi
36 mpg
city
16 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
836 mi
Range
395 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
836 mi
395 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
187.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
107 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 325xi
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
