The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 33,900

€ 43,200

€ 33,900
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
3115 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
681 lb
17.94 %

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

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

7-speed dual clutch 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
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 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
21.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
21.05 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
46 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
46 mpg
25 mpg
Passat 3.6 V6
37 mpg
city
19 mpg
53 mpg
highway
32 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
719 mi
Range
454 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
719 mi
454 mi
Passat 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
96.6 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
96.6 kWh
176.2 kWh
Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 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
1228 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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