The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11) vs. BMW 325i Coupé xDrive (10 - 13)
€ 34,700
€ 42,000
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 325i Coupé.
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 325i Coupé
55.8
73
82.3
54.9
70.2
78.1
73 in
Width
70.2 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.8 in
Height
54.9 in
106.7
188.9
108.7
181.6
188.9 in
Length
181.6 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 325i Coupé
3510 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.82 %
General
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 325i Coupé
3C/35
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
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 CC 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 325i Coupé
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*CFF*
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Coupé
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Coupé
Performance
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 325i Coupé
132 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Coupé
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25.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
25.43 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
BMW 325i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 325i Coupé
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
44 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i Coupé
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
805 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
805 mi
483 mi
BMW 325i Coupé
Environmental Impact
111 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 CC 2.0 BlueTDI
111 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 325i Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 325i Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
944 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
