The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)

€ 32,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 32,000
 VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000

ⓘ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 0.2 cm longer, 1.2 cm narrower and 0.6 cm lower than the Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
1820
2062
1476
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
1832
2083
1820 mm
Width
1832 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1470 mm
Height
1476 mm
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
2712
4769
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
2786
4767
4769 mm
Length
4767 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm

Vehicle Weight

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1619 kg
Kerb Weight
1459 kg
2140 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2000 kg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
160 kg
9.88 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)

General

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
B7
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 bhp
118 bhp
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
220 NM
250 NM
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

150 m
0.000 sec

Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

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10.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 kg/bhp
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
10.94 kg/bhp
12.36 kg/bhp
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
6.9 kg✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
69 mpg  ( 77 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
7 MPGe
77 MPGe
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
9.3 kg
city
61 mpg
5.6 kg
motorway
74 mpg
21 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
303 mi
Range
894 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
894 mi
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
31.5 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).
84.3 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
104 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
521 kg
Maximum Payload
541 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data