The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)

€ 31,600
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18) Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 27,500
 VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 BMT ACT is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
72.1
82
57.6
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
72.1 in
Width
71.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
58.1 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
187.7 in
Length
187.8 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.84 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)

General

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

Engine

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZE*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
104 hp
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
137 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
20.66 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
48 mpg
57 mpg
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
39 mpg
city
45 mpg
55 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
748 mi
Range
1061 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
748 mi
1061 mi
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
92.9 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 BMT ACT
92.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data