The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW 325d Steptronic (15 - 16)

€ 38,500
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 43,300
 BMW 325d Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 325d
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 2.0 TSI 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 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (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 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (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 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.83 %
BMW 325d Steptronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
*CXD*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
215 hp
BMW 325d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
153 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

▶ REPLAY
15.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.05 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
15.29 lb/hp
16.05 lb/hp
BMW 325d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 325d
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
651 mi
Range
770 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
651 mi
770 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data