The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
€ 35,200
€ 30,500
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length and width, but the Passat 1.8 TSI BMT is 0.6 inches taller.
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
58.1
72.1
82
57.5
72.1
82
72.1 in
Width
72.1 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
58.1 in
Height
57.5 in
109.7
187.7
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 SCR BlueMotion
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.4 %
General
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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 SCR BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Performance
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
144 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.54 lb/hp
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
27.54 lb/hp
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
64 mpg
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
33 mpg
city
55 mpg
46 mpg
highway
71 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
695 mi
Range
991 mi
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
991 mi
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR 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).
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).
76.1 kWh
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
76.1 kWh
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
