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 0.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
71.7
81.2
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 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 (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 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 1.6 TDI BMT
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.89 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)

General

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
B7
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
118 hp
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 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
128 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

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24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
57 mpg  ( 64 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
64 MPGe
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
20.6 lb
city
51 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
62 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
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)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 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
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data