The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)

€ 35,200
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 32,600
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 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 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 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 2.0 BlueTDI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.56 %
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)

General

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
B8
Generation
B7
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJS*
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
138 hp
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
131 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 2.0 BlueTDI

 REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
45 mpg
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
836 mi
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
836 mi
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
107 kWh
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
107 kWh
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data