The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 43,700
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat GTE
€ 40,000
 BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 325d
€ 43,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat GTE is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 13.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
VW Passat GTE
BMW 325d
58.4
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
71.5
78.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.4 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
191.9
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
191.9 in
Length
178.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat GTE
BMW 325d
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.95 %
BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)

General

VW Passat GTE
BMW 325d
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat GTE
BMW 325d
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
*DGE*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

VW Passat GTE
BMW 325d
138 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

▶ REPLAY
17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.74 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 325d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat GTE
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat GTE
168 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 325d
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2219 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Passat GTE
2219 mi
621 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
26.6 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).
125.5 kWh
VW Passat GTE
26.6 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 5
43 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat GTE
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data