The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. BMW 325i Touring Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 29,700
€ 37,600
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the BMW 325i Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325i 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
187.7 in
Length
178 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325i Touring
3181 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.38 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325i Touring
B8
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
*CZC*
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Touring
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325i Touring
128 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
▶ REPLAY
25.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
25.86 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
39 mpg
city
18 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
719 mi
Range
426 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
719 mi
426 mi
BMW 325i Touring
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
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).
174.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 325i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1272 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
