The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14) vs. BMW 325d Touring (10 - 12)

€ 32,100
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 39,600
 BMW 325d Touring (10 - 12) BMW 325d Touring
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.6 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the BMW 325d Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
55.8
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring (10 - 12)
71.5
78.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
59.7 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring (10 - 12)
108.7
178.2
187.8 in
Length
178.2 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
3651 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.54 %
BMW 325d Touring (10 - 12)

General

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
B7
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M57
BMP
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring

Performance

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
129 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring

▶ REPLAY
26.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.26 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
26.46 lb/hp
18.26 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
654 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
797 mi
654 mi
BMW 325d Touring
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
109.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1354 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
48.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft