The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19) vs. BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (13 - 15)

€ 33,700
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19) VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 43,600
 BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 325d Touring
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600

ⓘ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 SCR is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 3.4 inches taller than the BMW 325d Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 325d Touring
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19)
72.1
82
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
59.7 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
187.7 in
Length
182 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 325d Touring
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.41 %
BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (13 - 15)

General

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 325d Touring
B8
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 325d Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
*DCZ*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
118 hp
215 hp
BMW 325d Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring

Performance

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 325d Touring
127 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring

▶ REPLAY
28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
28.58 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
55 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
49 mpg
city
42 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
738 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
853 mi
738 mi
BMW 325d Touring
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 1.6 TDI SCR
88.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 325d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft