The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)

€ 30,600
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 27,500
 VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length and width, but the Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is 0.3 inches taller.
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
57.6
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 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
57.6 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
5.82 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)

General

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
B7
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDG*
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
104 hp
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
133 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
23.8 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
20.2 lb
city
45 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
65 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
303 mi
Range
1061 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
1061 mi
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data