The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

€ 30,600
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 44,300
 VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) Passat GTE
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300

ⓘ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 0.6 inches taller than the Passat GTE.
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat GTE
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
57.3
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
71.7 in
Width
72.1 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.9 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
109.9
187.7
187.8 in
Length
187.7 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat GTE
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
7.19 %
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

General

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat GTE
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat GTE
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDG*
Engine Code
*DGE*
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
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
215 hp
Passat GTE
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Passat GTE

Performance

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat GTE
133 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Passat GTE

▶ REPLAY
23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
23.8 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Passat GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat GTE
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
138 mpg
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
138 mpg
Passat GTE
20.2 lb
city
No data
12.4 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
303 mi
Range
1827 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
1827 mi
Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
32.2 kWh
Passat GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data