The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)

€ 30,500
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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. 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 EcoFuel.
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
57.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
72.1
82
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 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 EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 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 EcoFuel
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.97 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)

General

Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*DCZ*
Engine Code
*CDG*
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 5500 rpm
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
118 hp
148 hp
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
64 mpg
35 mpg
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
55 mpg
city
27 mpg
71 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
991 mi
Range
283 mi
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
991 mi
283 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
128.7 kWh
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
76.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data