The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 33,000

€ 43,200

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Passat 3.6 V6
58.1
72.1
82
57.9
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
109.7
187.7
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 3.6 V6
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
516 lb
13.59 %

General
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Passat 3.6 V6
B8
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZE*
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
296 hp
Passat 3.6 V6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Passat 3.6 V6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
22.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
22.16 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
43 mpg
25 mpg
Passat 3.6 V6
36 mpg
city
19 mpg
48 mpg
highway
32 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
746 mi
Range
454 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
746 mi
454 mi
Passat 3.6 V6
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).
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).
176.2 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
104.1 kWh
176.2 kWh
Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1327 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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