The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 32,400
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) Passat 1.8 TSI
€ 27,300
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 and the Passat 1.4 TSI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 187.8 inches long, 71.7 inches wide and 57.9 inches tall.
Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
71.7
81.2
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
106.8
187.8
187.8 in
Length
187.8 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3344 lb
Curb Weight
3247 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.9 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
B7
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDA*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
120 hp
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.06 lb/hp
Passat 1.8 TSI
21.16 lb/hp
27.06 lb/hp
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
39 mpg
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
43 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
725 mi
Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
725 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
113.6 kWh
Passat 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.8 TSI
Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data