The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 42,300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 39,200
 BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 325d
€ 42,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200

ⓘ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 9.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 325d
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)
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 DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.4
188 in
Length
178.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 325d
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.1 %
BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)

General

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

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 325d
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
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

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 325d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
52 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 325d
45 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
912 mi
Range
611 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
912 mi
611 mi
BMW 325d
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).
127.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
92.5 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data