The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. BMW 325d Touring (13 - 15)
€ 35,300
€ 41,400
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400
ⓘ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 5.9 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
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
59.7 in
Height
56.3 in
109.7
187.9
110.6
182
187.9 in
Length
182 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 325d Touring
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.33 %
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
6-speed manual 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 1750 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d Touring
▶ REPLAY
28.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
28.86 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
55 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
50 mpg
city
37 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
853 mi
Range
695 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
853 mi
695 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
88.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 325d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 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
