The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
€ 29,800

€ 30,500

€ 29,800
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 1.6 TDI BMT is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
58.1
72.1
82
57.9
71.7
81.2
72.1 in
Width
71.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
58.1 in
Height
57.9 in
109.7
187.7
106.8
187.8
187.7 in
Length
187.8 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3183 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.63 %

General
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
B8
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 BMT
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*DCZ*
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
158 hp
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
26.97 lb/hp
20.69 lb/hp
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
38 mpg
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
65 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
917 mi
Range
702 mi
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
917 mi
702 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
117.5 kWh
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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