The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 35,200
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 30,600
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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 EcoFuel.
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
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 EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
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 EcoFuel
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.38 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
B8
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CJS*
Engine Code
*CDG*
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 5500 rpm
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
148 hp
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
144 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
6 MPGe
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
33 mpg
city
20.2 lb
46 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
695 mi
Range
303 mi
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
303 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
31.5 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data