The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW 325d Touring Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 47,800
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 40,900
BMW 325d Touring Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 325d Touring
€ 47,800
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 TSI 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 TSI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (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 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (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 TSI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
3691 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.05 %
BMW 325d Touring Automatic (08 - 10)

General

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
B8
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M57
*CJX*
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
276 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring

Performance

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring

 REPLAY
13.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
13.37 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
32 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
562 mi
Range
601 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
562 mi
601 mi
BMW 325d Touring
Environmental Impact
138.2 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 TSI BMT
138.2 kWh
129.6 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 325d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1270 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