The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18)

€ 33,000
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 29,800
 VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18) Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT and the Passat 1.6 TDI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 187.7 inches long, 72.1 inches wide and 58.1 inches tall.
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
72.1
82
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18)
72.1
82
72.1 in
Width
72.1 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
58.1 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
187.7 in
Length
187.7 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3183 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.96 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18)

General

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

Engine

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZE*
Engine Code
*DCZ*
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
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
118 hp
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
22.16 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
43 mpg
59 mpg
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
50 mpg
48 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
917 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
746 mi
917 mi
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
82.2 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
104.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1327 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data