The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 35,200
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 BMT is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
71.7
81.2
72.1 in
Width
71.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
58.1 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
106.8
187.8
187.7 in
Length
187.8 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.86 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
B8
Generation
B7
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CJS*
Engine Code
*CKM*
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
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
158 hp
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

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

361 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
39 mpg
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
713 mi
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
713 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
115.6 kWh
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
115.6 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data