The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..)

€ 30,600
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 34,500
 Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..) Mercedes C 180
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 180
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..)
71.3
79.5
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.9 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..)
111.8
184.5
187.8 in
Length
184.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 180
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
348 lb
9.88 %
Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 180
B7
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 180
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
*CDG*
Engine Code
M 274.910
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
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 180
133 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180

▶ REPLAY
23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.62 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
23.8 lb/hp
20.62 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 180
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
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
40 mpg
Mercedes C 180
20.2 lb
city
31 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
48 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
303 mi
Range
432 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
432 mi
Mercedes C 180
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 180
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data