The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 25,400
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14) Passat 1.4 TSI
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Passat 1.4 TSI is 1.1 inches longer.
Passat 1.4 TSI
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
71.7
81.2
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
106.8
188.8
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
188.8 in
Length
187.8 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Passat 1.4 TSI
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.07 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

Passat 1.4 TSI
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
B7
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Passat 1.4 TSI
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI
120 hp
148 hp
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Passat 1.4 TSI
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
126 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
26.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Passat 1.4 TSI
26.46 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.4 TSI
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Passat 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
6 MPGe
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
29 mpg
city
20.6 lb
46 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
690 mi
Range
303 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI
690 mi
303 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
31.5 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
31.5 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.4 TSI
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data