The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 30,100

€ 25,800

€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Passat 1.8 TSI and the Passat 1.4 TSI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 187.8 inches long, 71.7 inches wide and 57.9 inches tall.
Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
57.9
71.7
81.2
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
106.8
187.8
106.8
187.8
187.8 in
Length
187.8 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3311 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.38 %

General
Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
B7
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
120 hp
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.66 lb/hp
Passat 1.8 TSI
20.96 lb/hp
26.66 lb/hp
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
40 mpg
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
737 mi
Passat 1.8 TSI
630 mi
737 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
111.8 kWh
Passat 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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