The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 32,800

€ 26,200

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel and the Passat 1.6 TDI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 187.8 inches long, 71.7 inches wide and 57.9 inches tall.
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
57.9
71.7
81.2
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
106.8
187.8
106.8
187.8
187.8 in
Length
187.8 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.42 %

General
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
B7
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDG*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
104 hp
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.78 lb/hp
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
31.78 lb/hp
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
35 mpg
55 mpg
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
42 mpg
highway
62 mpg
8.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
283 mi
Range
1012 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
283 mi
1012 mi
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
88.5 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
128.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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