The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)

€ 30,100
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) Passat 1.4 TSI
€ 32,000
 VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000

ⓘ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. The Passat 1.4 TSI is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
Passat 1.4 TSI
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
71.7
81.2
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
71.7 in
Width
72.1 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.9 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
187.8 in
Length
187.7 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Passat 1.4 TSI
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.62 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)

General

Passat 1.4 TSI
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
B7
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Passat 1.4 TSI
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CKM*
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI
158 hp
118 hp
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Passat 1.4 TSI
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
Passat 1.4 TSI
20.69 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.4 TSI
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Passat 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
57 mpg
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
51 mpg
45 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
669 mi
Range
894 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI
669 mi
894 mi
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
84.3 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.4 TSI
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data