The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. BMW 325d Touring DPF (06 - 07)
€ 33,100
€ 36,800
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 325d Touring DPF.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325d Touring DPF
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 325d Touring DPF
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.92 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325d Touring DPF
B8
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
*DCZ*
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d Touring DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325d Touring DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d Touring DPF
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28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
28.03 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 325d Touring DPF
52 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
917 mi
Range
574 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
917 mi
574 mi
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
135.8 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 325d Touring DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 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
