The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 35,200
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 32,000
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000

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 1.6 TDI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 187.7 inches long, 72.1 inches wide and 58.1 inches tall.
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 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 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 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 1.6 TDI BMT
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.41 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)

General

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
B8
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJS*
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
118 hp
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
57 mpg
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
51 mpg
46 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
894 mi
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
894 mi
Passat 1.6 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data