The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)

€ 30,500
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
€ 30,500
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,500
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 SCR BlueMotion is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
57.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
72.1
82
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
71.7
81.2
72.1 in
Width
71.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
106.8
187.8
187.7 in
Length
187.8 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.61 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)

General

Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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 SCR BlueMotion
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 SCR BlueMotion
118 hp
158 hp
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
27.54 lb/hp
20.69 lb/hp
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
64 mpg
38 mpg
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
55 mpg
city
29 mpg
71 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
991 mi
Range
702 mi
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
991 mi
702 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
117.5 kWh
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
76.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data