The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14) vs. BMW 325d Touring (13 - 15)

€ 32,400
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 41,400
 BMW 325d Touring (13 - 15) BMW 325d Touring
€ 32,400
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 2.0 TDI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 3.4 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 DSG (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring (13 - 15)
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
59.7 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring (13 - 15)
110.6
182
187.8 in
Length
182 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
3530 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.87 %
BMW 325d Touring (13 - 15)

General

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
B7
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
BMP
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
215 hp
BMW 325d Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring

Performance

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
129 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
37 mpg
city
37 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
836 mi
Range
695 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
836 mi
695 mi
BMW 325d Touring
Environmental Impact
107 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
107 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1343 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft