The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

€ 30,100
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) Passat 1.8 TSI
€ 26,200
 VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 187.8 inches long, 71.7 inches wide and 57.9 inches tall.
Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3311 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.21 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

General

Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
B7
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDA*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.78 lb/hp
Passat 1.8 TSI
20.96 lb/hp
31.78 lb/hp
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
55 mpg
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
630 mi
Range
1012 mi
Passat 1.8 TSI
630 mi
1012 mi
Passat 1.6 TDI 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).
88.5 kWh
Passat 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data