The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
€ 27,500
€ 43,700
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Passat GTE.
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Passat GTE
57.6
71.7
81.2
58.4
72.1
82
71.7 in
Width
72.1 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.6 in
Height
58.4 in
106.8
187.8
109.7
191.9
187.8 in
Length
191.9 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Passat GTE
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13 %
General
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Passat GTE
B7
Generation
B8
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Passat GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DGE*
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
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
215 hp
Passat GTE
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Passat GTE
Performance
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Passat GTE
123 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Passat GTE
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31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
31.9 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57 mpg
168 mpg
Passat GTE
45 mpg
city
No data
65 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1061 mi
Range
2219 mi
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1061 mi
2219 mi
Passat GTE
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).
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).
26.6 kWh
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
84.3 kWh
26.6 kWh
Passat GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
