The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17) vs. BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (16 - 18)

€ 37,300
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 47,800
 BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (16 - 18) BMW 325d Touring
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800

ⓘ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 5.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 3.4 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 - 17)
72.1
82
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (16 - 18)
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
59.7 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (16 - 18)
110.6
182.4
187.7 in
Length
182.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d Touring
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.63 %
BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d Touring
B8
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
*DFH*
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
187 hp
221 hp
BMW 325d Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring

Performance

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d Touring
146 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
55 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
46 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
954 mi
Range
754 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
954 mi
754 mi
BMW 325d Touring
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
88.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft