The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
€ 32,600
€ 43,700
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Passat 2.0 BlueTDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Passat GTE.
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Passat GTE
57.9
71.7
81.2
58.4
72.1
82
71.7 in
Width
72.1 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.9 in
Height
58.4 in
106.8
187.8
109.7
191.9
187.8 in
Length
191.9 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Passat GTE
3530 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
7.45 %
General
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Passat GTE
B7
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Passat GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMP
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
215 hp
Passat GTE
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Passat GTE
Performance
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Passat GTE
131 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Passat GTE
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25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.58 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
45 mpg
168 mpg
Passat GTE
36 mpg
city
No data
53 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
836 mi
Range
2219 mi
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
836 mi
2219 mi
Passat GTE
Environmental Impact
107 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).
26.6 kWh
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
107 kWh
26.6 kWh
Passat GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
