The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 30,600

€ 25,800

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 187.8 inches long, 71.7 inches wide and 57.9 inches tall.
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
57.9
71.7
81.2
57.9
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
106.8
187.8
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
324 lb
9.2 %

General
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
B7
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDG*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
120 hp
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.66 lb/hp
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
23.8 lb/hp
26.66 lb/hp
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.4 TSI 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
40 mpg
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
40 mpg
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
20.2 lb
city
30 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
48 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
303 mi
Range
737 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
737 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI 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).
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
31.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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