The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 35,700
€ 36,100
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 24.9 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 4.9 cm taller than the BMW 325i.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 325i
1470
1820
2062
1421
1817
1989
1820 mm
Width
1817 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1470 mm
Height
1421 mm
2712
4769
2760
4520
4769 mm
Length
4520 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 325i
1544 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
24 kg
1.55 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 325i
B7
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 325i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
*CCZ*
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 325i
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 2750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
280 NM
250 NM
BMW 325i
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 325i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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7.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.07 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
7.46 kg/bhp
7.07 kg/bhp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 325i
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
565 mi
Range
435 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
565 mi
435 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
170.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
218 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
536 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
