The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)

€ 35,200
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 27,500
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

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 0.2 cm shorter, 1.2 cm wider and 1.4 cm taller than the Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1476
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
1832
2083
1462
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
1820
2062
1832 mm
Width
1820 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1476 mm
Height
1462 mm
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
2786
4767
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
2712
4769
4767 mm
Length
4769 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2010 kg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.66 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)

General

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
B8
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJS*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 bhp
104 bhp
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
250 NM
250 NM
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
144 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

169 m
0.000 sec

Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

 REPLAY
8.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.47 kg/bhp
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
8.31 kg/bhp
14.47 kg/bhp
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
48 mpg
69 mpg
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
39 mpg
city
54 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
1061 mi
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
1061 mi
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
84.3 kWh
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data