The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. BMW 325d Touring (08 - 10)
€ 34,600
€ 38,700
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 24 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 9.8 cm taller than the BMW 325d Touring.
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
1516
1832
2083
1418
1817
1989
1832 mm
Width
1817 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1516 mm
Height
1418 mm
2786
4767
2760
4527
4767 mm
Length
4527 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
1541 kg
Kerb Weight
1665 kg
2130 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2130 kg
Weight Difference:
124 kg
7.45 %
General
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
B8
Generation
E91
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat Variant 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
*DSR*
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
194 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
194 bhp
BMW 325d Touring
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
400 NM
BMW 325d Touring
Performance
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
134 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325d Touring
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10.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.58 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
10.41 kg/bhp
8.58 kg/bhp
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
61 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
52 mpg
city
36 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
892 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
892 mi
642 mi
BMW 325d Touring
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
589 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
650 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
1780 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1385 L
