The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 30,500
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
€ 26,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length and width, but the Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion is 0.6 inches lower.
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
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)
72.1
82
72.1 in
Width
72.1 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.5 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
187.7 in
Length
187.7 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.26 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)

General

Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 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 tur­bo­charger
*DCZ*
Engine Code
*CZC*
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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
118 hp
123 hp
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

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

492 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.5 lb/hp
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
27.54 lb/hp
24.5 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
44 mpg
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
64 mpg
44 mpg
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
55 mpg
city
35 mpg
71 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
991 mi
Range
692 mi
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
991 mi
692 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).
100.4 kWh
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
76.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 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
1197 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data