The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) vs. BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11)
€ 35,700
€ 39,000
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 9.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 325i
57.9
71.7
81.2
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
178.4
187.8 in
Length
178.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 325i
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.41 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 325i
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 TSI
BMW 325i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*CCZ*
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 325i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
16.44 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
565 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
565 mi
483 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).
153.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
