The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
€ 29,800
€ 43,700
€ 29,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Passat 1.6 TDI BMT is 4.2 inches shorter and 0.3 inches lower.
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat GTE
58.1
72.1
82
58.4
72.1
82
72.1 in
Width
72.1 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
58.1 in
Height
58.4 in
109.7
187.7
109.7
191.9
187.7 in
Length
191.9 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat GTE
3183 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
631 lb
16.54 %
General
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat GTE
B8
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 BMT
Passat GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DCZ*
Engine Code
*DGE*
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
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
215 hp
Passat GTE
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Passat GTE
Performance
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat GTE
128 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Passat GTE
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
26.97 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
168 mpg
Passat GTE
50 mpg
city
No data
65 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
917 mi
Range
2219 mi
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
917 mi
2219 mi
Passat GTE
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).
26.6 kWh
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
26.6 kWh
Passat GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
