The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) vs. BMW 325d Touring DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 45,200

€ 39,500

€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500
ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the BMW 325d Touring DPF.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d Touring DPF
59.7
72.1
82
55.8
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
109.7
187.7
108.7
178
187.7 in
Length
178 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d Touring DPF
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.45 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d Touring DPF
B8
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
*CUA*
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
237 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d Touring DPF
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d Touring DPF
148 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring DPF
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16.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
16.14 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
43 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 325d Touring DPF
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
746 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
746 mi
583 mi
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
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).
133.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
113.1 kWh
133.7 kWh
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d Touring DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 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