The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)

€ 31,600
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18) Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 32,400
 VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) Passat 1.8 TSI
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

ⓘ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 0.2 inches taller than the Passat 1.8 TSI.
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Passat 1.8 TSI
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
72.1
82
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
72.1 in
Width
71.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
58.1 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
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 1.8 TSI
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.58 %
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)

General

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Passat 1.8 TSI
B8
Generation
B7
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZE*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
158 hp
Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI

Performance

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Passat 1.8 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
20.66 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
Passat 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
48 mpg
34 mpg
Passat 1.8 TSI
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
748 mi
Range
621 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
748 mi
621 mi
Passat 1.8 TSI
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).
132.6 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
92.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data