The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)

€ 30,600
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 26,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (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 (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (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 1.4 TSI BMT
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
509 lb
14.45 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)

General

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
B7
Generation
B8
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
*CZC*
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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
123 hp
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 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
129 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.5 lb/hp
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
23.8 lb/hp
24.5 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
44 mpg
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
44 mpg
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
20.2 lb
city
35 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
53 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
303 mi
Range
692 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
692 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).
100.4 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 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
1197 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data