The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 42,000
€ 39,400
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 24.7 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 5.5 cm taller than the BMW 325xi.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 325xi
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
4520
4767 mm
Length
4520 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 325xi
1637 kg
Kerb Weight
1635 kg
2250 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2080 kg
Weight Difference:
2 kg
0.12 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 325xi
B8
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 325xi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*DFH*
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
187 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 325xi
400 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
400 NM
270 NM
BMW 325xi
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 325xi
139 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
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8.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.6 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
8.75 kg/bhp
7.6 kg/bhp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
55 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 325xi
47 mpg
city
26 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
804 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
804 mi
495 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
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).
149.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
104.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 4
161 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 325xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
613 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
