The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) vs. BMW 325d Touring Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 27,900
€ 41,700
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘ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 9.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the BMW 325d Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
59.7
72.1
82
55.8
71.5
78.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
59.7 in
Height
55.8 in
109.7
187.7
108.7
178.2
187.7 in
Length
178.2 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb
Weight Difference:
631 lb
17.04 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
B8
Generation
E91
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
*CZC*
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d Touring
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
128 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d Touring
▶ REPLAY
24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.43 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
24.98 lb/hp
18.43 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
692 mi
Range
611 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
692 mi
611 mi
BMW 325d Touring
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
127.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft
