The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 35,200
€ 43,200
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 3.6 V6
58.1
72.1
82
57.9
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
109.7
187.7
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 3.6 V6
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
534 lb
14.07 %
General
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 3.6 V6
B8
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJS*
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
296 hp
Passat 3.6 V6
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 3.6 V6
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
25 mpg
Passat 3.6 V6
33 mpg
city
19 mpg
46 mpg
highway
32 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
695 mi
Range
454 mi
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
454 mi
Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
176.2 kWh
Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
