The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

€ 30,100
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) Passat 1.8 TSI
€ 31,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
72.1
82
71.7 in
Width
72.1 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.9 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
109.7
187.7
187.8 in
Length
187.7 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3311 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.81 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

General

Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
B7
Generation
B8
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDA*
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
Passat 1.8 TSI
20.96 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
56 mpg
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
48 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
630 mi
Range
976 mi
Passat 1.8 TSI
630 mi
976 mi
Passat 2.0 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).
86.4 kWh
Passat 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data