The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. BMW 325xi (05 - 07)
€ 38,600
€ 36,500
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 325xi.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325xi
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 325xi
3415 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.1 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325xi
B8
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325xi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
*DFH*
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
187 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325xi
146 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
▶ REPLAY
18.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
18.26 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
52 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 325xi
44 mpg
city
18 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
912 mi
Range
426 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
912 mi
426 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
174.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
92.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
