The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18) vs. BMW 325d (15 - 16)

€ 31,700
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 41,100
 BMW 325d (15 - 16) BMW 325d
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100

ⓘ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 BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)
72.1
82
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d (15 - 16)
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 325d (15 - 16)
110.6
182.4
187.7 in
Length
182.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4486 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.04 %
BMW 325d (15 - 16)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
*DSR*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
148 hp
215 hp
BMW 325d
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
251 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

▶ REPLAY
22.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.89 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
22.39 lb/hp
15.89 lb/hp
BMW 325d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 325d
47 mpg
city
39 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
976 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
976 mi
723 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
86.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data