The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 13) vs. BMW 325xi Touring (07 - 08)
€ 40,600
		
					 
					€ 38,900
					
					 
					€ 40,600
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 38,900
				ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's  9.9 inches longer,  0.1 inches wider and  5.2 inches taller than the BMW 325xi Touring.
				
				VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
					BMW 325xi Touring
				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 2.0 TDI BMT
					BMW 325xi Touring
				3803 lb
					Curb Weight
					3781 lb
				5071 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4806 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								22 lb
									0.58 %
								 
								General
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
					BMW 325xi Touring
				B7
	
					Generation
					E91
				Station Wagon
	
					Car Body Style
					Station Wagon
				Diesel
					Fuel Type
					Premium Unleaded
				
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
					Drivetrain
					Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
						
6-speed dual clutch transmission
					Transmission
					6-speed manual transmission
				Engine
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
					BMW 325xi Touring
				Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally  aspirated engine)
				Engine Series
BMW N53
*CFG*
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
					4
4
Cylinders
					6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
					3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
						at 4200 rpm
					Power
					215 hp
						at 6100 rpm
					VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
						168 hp
						215 hp
						BMW 325xi Touring
					258 lb‑ft
						at 1750 rpm
					Max. Torque
					199 lb‑ft
						at 2400 rpm
					VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
						258 lb‑ft
						199 lb‑ft
						BMW 325xi Touring
					Performance
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
					BMW 325xi Touring
				
							
							
							131 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							150 mph
						
					8.9 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					7.7 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
407 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
351 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								BMW 325xi Touring
▶ REPLAY
						22.64 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					17.59 lb/hp
						
				VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
						22.64 lb/hp
						17.59 lb/hp
						BMW 325xi Touring
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
					BMW 325xi Touring
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						40 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						29 mpg
						
					
				VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
						40 mpg
						29 mpg
						BMW 325xi Touring
					34 mpg
					city
					21 mpg
						
				44 mpg
					highway
					No data
						
				18.5 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					16.6 gal
						737 mi
					Range
					490 mi
				VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
						737 mi
						490 mi
						BMW 325xi Touring
					Environmental Impact
	
				121.3 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).
151.6 kWh
						
				VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
						121.3 kWh
						151.6 kWh
						BMW 325xi Touring
					Euro 5
					Emission Standard
					Euro 4
						
				249 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					311 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
					BMW 325xi Touring
				5
					Doors
					5
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1268 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1025 lb
				16.7 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					13 cu ft
				










48.6 cu ft
					Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
					39.2 cu ft
				


















