The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 18) vs. BMW 325d Touring Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 33,600
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 18) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 40,900
 BMW 325d Touring Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 325d Touring
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900

ⓘ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 SCR BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the BMW 325d Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d Touring
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 18)
72.1
82
55.8
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring Automatic (08 - 10)
71.5
78.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
59.7 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring Automatic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.2
187.7 in
Length
178.2 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d Touring
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.16 %
BMW 325d Touring Automatic (08 - 10)

General

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d Touring
B8
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
148 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d Touring
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring

Performance

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d Touring
137 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
60 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
49 mpg
city
29 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1051 mi
Range
601 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
1051 mi
601 mi
BMW 325d Touring
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
129.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
80.3 kWh
129.6 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft