The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 32,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 35,200
 VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200

ⓘ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 EcoFuel is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
71.7 in
Width
72.1 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.9 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
187.8 in
Length
187.7 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
306 lb
8.57 %
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDG*
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
178 hp
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

Performance

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
35 mpg
40 mpg
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
42 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
8.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
283 mi
Range
695 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
283 mi
695 mi
Passat 1.8 TSI 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).
111.8 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
128.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data