The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 32,000

€ 33,900

€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Passat 1.6 TDI BMT and the Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT are absolutely identical. Both are 187.7 inches long, 72.1 inches wide and 58.1 inches tall.
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
58.1
72.1
82
58.1
72.1
82
72.1 in
Width
72.1 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
58.1 in
Height
58.1 in
109.7
187.7
109.7
187.7
187.7 in
Length
187.7 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3115 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.14 %

General
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
B8
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DCZ*
Engine Code
*CZE*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
148 hp
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
▶ REPLAY
27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.05 lb/hp
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
27.26 lb/hp
21.05 lb/hp
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
46 mpg
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
51 mpg
city
37 mpg
62 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
894 mi
Range
719 mi
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
894 mi
719 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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