The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14) vs. BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (16 - 18)

€ 26,800
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 47,800
 BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (16 - 18) BMW 325d Touring
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800

ⓘ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 BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 3.4 inches taller than the BMW 325d Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (16 - 18)
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
59.7 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (16 - 18)
110.6
182.4
187.8 in
Length
182.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.06 %
BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
B7
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
*CAX*
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
221 hp
BMW 325d Touring
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring

Performance

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
126 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring

▶ REPLAY
27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
27.27 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
713 mi
Range
754 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
754 mi
BMW 325d Touring
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1314 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft