The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 28,700

€ 44,300

€ 28,700
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. Both cars are the same length and width, but the Passat 1.4 TSI BMT is 0.8 inches taller.
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Passat GTE
58.1
72.1
82
57.3
72.1
82
72.1 in
Width
72.1 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
58.1 in
Height
57.3 in
109.7
187.7
109.9
187.7
187.7 in
Length
187.7 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Passat GTE
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
721 lb
18.99 %

General
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Passat GTE
B8
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 turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
215 hp
Passat GTE
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Passat GTE
Performance
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Passat GTE
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Passat GTE
▶ REPLAY
25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
25 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
138 mpg
Passat GTE
39 mpg
city
No data
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
733 mi
Range
1827 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
733 mi
1827 mi
Passat GTE
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).
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
94.8 kWh
32.2 kWh
Passat GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 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
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data