The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 35,200
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 33,900
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900

ⓘ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 BMT and the Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT are absolutely identical. Both are 187.7 inches long, 72.1 inches wide and 58.1 inches tall.
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
72.1 in
Width
72.1 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
58.1 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
187.7 in
Length
187.7 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3115 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.54 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)

General

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
B8
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJS*
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
148 hp
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.05 lb/hp
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
21.05 lb/hp
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
46 mpg
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
33 mpg
city
37 mpg
46 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
719 mi
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
719 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
96.6 kWh
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data