The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)

€ 28,700
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,100
 VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) Passat 1.8 TSI
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘ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 shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Passat 1.8 TSI.
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Passat 1.8 TSI
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
72.1
82
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI (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 DSG (15 - 16)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI (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
Passat 1.8 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3311 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.13 %
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)

General

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZC*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
158 hp
Passat 1.8 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Passat 1.8 TSI

Performance

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Passat 1.8 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
25 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
Passat 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
34 mpg
Passat 1.8 TSI
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
733 mi
Range
630 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
733 mi
630 mi
Passat 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
130.7 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data