The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18) vs. BMW 325i Touring (07 - 08)
€ 30,900
€ 36,300
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325i Touring
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.1 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325i Touring
B8
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325i Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*DCZ*
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325i Touring
127 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
▶ REPLAY
27.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.05 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
27.75 lb/hp
16.05 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
49 mpg
city
24 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
894 mi
Range
544 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
894 mi
544 mi
BMW 325i Touring
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 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
