2003 BMW 325 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,770 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 325 (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 110 kg more than 2003 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Volkswagen Passat (279 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 325. (245 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 325 | 2004 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 325 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |
