The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) vs. BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (15 - 16)

€ 31,600
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 45,000
 BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 325d Touring
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000

ⓘ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 (13 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (15 - 16)
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 (13 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (15 - 16)
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
3336 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
7.46 %
BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (15 - 16)

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 gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
*CTH*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
215 hp
BMW 325d Touring
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring

Performance

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
135 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
29 mpg
city
40 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
702 mi
Range
738 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
702 mi
738 mi
BMW 325d Touring
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
117.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1294 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