2005 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 BMW 325 and 2005 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 18 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (310 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (245 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 325 | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | 325 | Passat |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 310 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1552 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |