The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19) vs. BMW 325xi Touring Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 33,700
€ 41,000
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the BMW 325xi Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 325xi 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 SCR
BMW 325xi Touring
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.82 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 325xi Touring
B8
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 325xi 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 SCR
118 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 325xi Touring
127 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi Touring
▶ REPLAY
28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.79 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
28.58 lb/hp
17.79 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 325xi Touring
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
55 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
49 mpg
city
22 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
853 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
853 mi
490 mi
BMW 325xi 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).
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).
151.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
88.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 325xi Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 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
