The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
€ 30,100
€ 43,700
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Passat 1.4 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Passat GTE.
Passat 1.4 TSI
Passat GTE
57.9
71.7
81.2
58.4
72.1
82
71.7 in
Width
72.1 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.9 in
Height
58.4 in
106.8
187.8
109.7
191.9
187.8 in
Length
191.9 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Passat 1.4 TSI
Passat GTE
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
545 lb
14.29 %
General
Passat 1.4 TSI
Passat GTE
B7
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Passat 1.4 TSI
Passat GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CKM*
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI
158 hp
215 hp
Passat GTE
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Passat GTE
Performance
Passat 1.4 TSI
Passat GTE
137 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Passat GTE
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20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Passat 1.4 TSI
20.69 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat 1.4 TSI
Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Passat 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
168 mpg
Passat GTE
28 mpg
city
No data
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
669 mi
Range
2219 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI
669 mi
2219 mi
Passat GTE
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).
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).
26.6 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
26.6 kWh
Passat GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Passat 1.4 TSI
Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
