The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)

€ 30,600
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 30,500
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

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. The Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is just 0.2 cm longer, 1.2 cm narrower and 0.9 cm taller than the Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion.
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
1820
2062
1461
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
1832
2083
1820 mm
Width
1832 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1470 mm
Height
1461 mm
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
2712
4769
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
2786
4767
4769 mm
Length
4767 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm

Vehicle Weight

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
1598 kg
Kerb Weight
1474 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2020 kg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
124 kg
7.76 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)

General

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
B7
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDG*
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 bhp
118 bhp
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
220 NM
250 NM
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

Performance

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
133 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

150 m
0.000 sec

Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

 REPLAY
10.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.49 kg/bhp
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
10.8 kg/bhp
12.49 kg/bhp
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
6.9 kg  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined  per 100 miles
76 mpg  ( 86 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
7 MPGe
86 MPGe
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
9.2 kg
city
66 mpg
5.6 kg
motorway
86 mpg
21 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
303 mi
Range
991 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
991 mi
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR 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).
76.1 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
76.1 kWh
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
95 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
522 kg
Maximum Payload
546 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data