The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI (12 - 13) vs. BMW 325d Touring DPF (06 - 07)
€ 33,900
€ 36,800
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 5.2 inches taller than the BMW 325d Touring DPF.
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
BMW 325d Touring DPF
61
71.7
81.2
55.8
71.5
78.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
61 in
Height
55.8 in
106.7
187.8
108.7
178
187.8 in
Length
178 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
BMW 325d Touring DPF
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.5 %
General
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
BMW 325d Touring DPF
B7
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
*CDA*
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
158 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d Touring DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Performance
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
BMW 325d Touring DPF
131 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d Touring DPF
▶ REPLAY
22.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
22.18 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
31 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 325d Touring DPF
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
565 mi
Range
574 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
565 mi
574 mi
BMW 325d Touring DPF
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).
135.8 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
145.8 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
BMW 325d Touring DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft
