The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) vs. BMW 325i Touring (07 - 08)
€ 33,600
€ 36,300
€ 33,600
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 Variant 2.0 TDI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 25.1 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 9.8 cm taller than the BMW 325i Touring.
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325i Touring
1516
1820
2062
1418
1817
1989
1820 mm
Width
1817 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1516 mm
Height
1418 mm
2712
4771
2760
4520
4771 mm
Length
4520 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325i Touring
1594 kg
Kerb Weight
1565 kg
2180 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
29 kg
1.82 %
General
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325i Touring
B7
Generation
E91
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325i Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
BMR
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
168 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 325i Touring
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
350 NM
270 NM
BMW 325i Touring
Performance
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325i Touring
139 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
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9.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.28 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
9.49 kg/bhp
7.28 kg/bhp
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
925 mi
Range
544 mi
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
925 mi
544 mi
BMW 325i Touring
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
586 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
603 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
1731 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1385 L
