2007 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2007 BMW 325 and 2007 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 8 kg more than 2007 BMW 325.
Because 2007 BMW 325 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 325. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 325 | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | 325 | Passat |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1498 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |