The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
€ 30,500
€ 30,600
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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
72.1
82
57.9
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
109.7
187.7
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
3523 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
7.75 %
General
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
B8
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 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
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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27.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
27.54 lb/hp
23.8 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
( 71 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
71 MPGe
6 MPGe
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
55 mpg
city
20.2 lb
71 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
991 mi
Range
303 mi
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
991 mi
303 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).
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).
31.5 kWh
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
76.1 kWh
31.5 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 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
1151 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
