The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 32,800
€ 44,300
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Passat GTE.
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Passat GTE
57.9
71.7
81.2
57.3
72.1
82
71.7 in
Width
72.1 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.9 in
Height
57.3 in
106.8
187.8
109.9
187.7
187.8 in
Length
187.7 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Passat GTE
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
472 lb
12.43 %
General
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Passat GTE
B7
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Passat GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CKM*
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
215 hp
Passat GTE
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Passat GTE
Performance
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Passat GTE
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Passat GTE
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21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
21.04 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
138 mpg
Passat GTE
31 mpg
city
No data
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
713 mi
Range
1827 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
1827 mi
Passat GTE
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
32.2 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
32.2 kWh
Passat GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
