The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)

€ 42,000
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 37,800
 BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) BMW 325d DPF
€ 42,000
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 2.0 TDI SCR is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 325d DPF.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 325d DPF
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
72.1
82
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
187.7 in
Length
178 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 325d DPF
3609 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.66 %
BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 325d DPF
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 325d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M57
*DFH*
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
187 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d DPF

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 325d DPF
139 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d DPF

▶ REPLAY
19.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
19.3 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
46 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
804 mi
Range
592 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
804 mi
592 mi
BMW 325d DPF
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
131.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
104.9 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 4
259 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 325d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1351 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data