The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)

€ 32,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 43,200
 VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) Passat 3.6 V6
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

ⓘ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 3.6 V6 are absolutely identical. Both are 187.8 inches long, 71.7 inches wide and 57.9 inches tall.
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 3.6 V6
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
71.7
81.2
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
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 3.6 V6
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
227 lb
5.98 %
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)

General

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 3.6 V6
B7
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CDG*
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
296 hp
Passat 3.6 V6
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Passat 3.6 V6

Performance

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 3.6 V6
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 3.6 V6

▶ REPLAY
24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
Passat 3.6 V6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 3.6 V6
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
25 mpg
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
25 mpg
Passat 3.6 V6
20.6 lb
city
19 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
32 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
303 mi
Range
454 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
454 mi
Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
176.2 kWh
Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data