The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI (10 - 14) vs. BMW 325i Touring (05 - 07)
€ 26,400
€ 35,500
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the BMW 325i Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BMW 325i Touring
59.7
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
59.7 in
Height
55.8 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
178
187.8 in
Length
178 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BMW 325i Touring
3247 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.67 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BMW 325i Touring
B7
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BMW 325i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
*CAX*
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
120 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Touring
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BMW 325i Touring
124 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
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27.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.84 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
27.06 lb/hp
15.84 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
680 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
680 mi
455 mi
BMW 325i Touring
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
162.9 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BMW 325i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1316 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
