The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 32,900

€ 36,800

€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325i
58.1
72.1
82
55.9
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
109.7
187.7
108.7
178
187.7 in
Length
178 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325i
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
3.95 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325i
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*DFG*
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
148 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i
▶ REPLAY
23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.74 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
23.8 lb/hp
15.74 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
52 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 325i
43 mpg
city
24 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
912 mi
Range
551 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
912 mi
551 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
92.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1371 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data