The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)

€ 28,700
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 43,200
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) Passat 3.6 V6
€ 28,700
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 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
Passat 3.6 V6
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
72.1
82
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
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 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
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 3.6 V6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
721 lb
18.99 %
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)

General

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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
Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CZC*
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
296 hp
Passat 3.6 V6
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Passat 3.6 V6

Performance

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Passat 3.6 V6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 3.6 V6

 REPLAY
25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
25 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
Passat 3.6 V6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
25 mpg
Passat 3.6 V6
39 mpg
city
19 mpg
53 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
733 mi
Range
454 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
733 mi
454 mi
Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
176.2 kWh
Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data