The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18)
€ 44,300
€ 46,000
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat GTE is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
VW Passat GTE
BMW 325d
57.3
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.3 in
Height
56.3 in
109.9
187.7
110.6
182.4
187.7 in
Length
182.4 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
BMW 325d
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
8.24 %
General
VW Passat GTE
BMW 325d
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat GTE
BMW 325d
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
*DGE*
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
221 hp
BMW 325d
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
VW Passat GTE
BMW 325d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.76 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
15.76 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 325d
No data
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
1827 mi
Range
805 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
805 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
32.2 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
