The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)

€ 27,500
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 25,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14) Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,500
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 0.3 inches lower.
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
57.6
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
187.8 in
Length
187.8 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.59 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)

General

Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
B7
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
120 hp
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57 mpg
40 mpg
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
30 mpg
65 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1061 mi
Range
737 mi
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1061 mi
737 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
111.8 kWh
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
84.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data